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Commentary: A shepherd who doesn't leave any of his flock behind
Pope Francis words on behalf of the imprisoned speak loudly, but his actions speak even louder, writes Vincentian Father Martin McGeough, coordinator of jail and prison ministries for the Diocese of Trenton.
Success is an everyday thing
For most people, November means colored leaves, bonfires and entirely too many pumpkin spice lattes.
Making space and time for the present
By now, those of us who drive probably have had more than one encounter with a pedestrian whose eyes were glued to a cell phone screen instead of oncoming traffic. I've seen the gamut of inappropriate places and situations in which people use their phones, but one place I would …
Learning from Mom's humility
Some people are naturally funny and good storytellers. I wish I were one of them. I have to speak in public often, and at times I have no choice but to wing it. I'm not funny or especially quick-witted, though.
Advent once again
If we are receiving Christ regularly in the Eucharist, why do we need Advent? Isn't his coming into our life an endless Advent?
Gratitude is the wellspring for changing the world
With Thanksgiving around the corner, and Christmas not far behind, thoughts of gratitude, and giving, are close at heart.
Shining a strong light on the goodness of others
"You were so good at making pies!" my mother said to her childhood friend who was visiting our family. "I can't make pies."
Looking for Mary in a priceless rosary
My husband and I once lived in an apartment for several months before moving on to a permanent home in another state.
Don't let the past drag you down
As a priest for over 55 years, I've heard a lot of confessions. It's one of the joys of the priesthood to bring peace to the souls who come to us for relief. Inner pain that comes from guilt can be awful.
Building a peaceful future with today's youth
After the recent attacks on Paris, what happens next? What kind of world do we want to live in?
All human life is sacred ... even the life of a Syrian refugee
I am Syrian. My mother was Syrian. Her mother and father were Syrian … immigrants who came to this country to make a better life for their families.
In Praying for Paris, don't forget Beirut
On Feb. 16, Pope Francis decried the death of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS militants. During his address on Vatican Radio he stated, “The blood of our Christian brothers and sisters is a testimony which cries out to be heard, it makes no difference whether they be Catholics, Orthodox, Copts …
Searching for peace with help from a sage
It is the book that somehow surfaces when you need it most – manna for the multi-tasker, solace for the stressed. It is the book you stock up on to give to others, to slip in Christmas stockings, to pay it forward.
Lacking the Self-Confidence for Greatness
We all have our own images of greatness as these pertain to virtue and saintliness. We picture, for instance, St. Francis of Assisi, kissing a leper; or Mother Teresa, publicly hugging a dying beggar; or John Paul II, standing before a crowd of millions and telling them how much he …
Remembering the dead and sacrifice
In November, Americans set aside a day to honor veterans, with special emphasis on those who have served in wars.
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