COLUMNS
Young and old in the family kitchen
"When it comes to making gravy, there are two kinds of people," I said to my 10-year-old grandson this past Christmas. "Flour people and cornstarch people. We're cornstarch people."
New Year's Resolution: Share the best from diocesan social media
Here’s my New Year’s Resolution: Shine a light on some of the best social media responses from the faithful around the Diocese.
Oh, to have gratitude like the fishes
When preaching in a town near Padua, where there were heretics in great numbers, St. Anthony became frustrated that his words and teaching about Christ were falling on deaf ears.
Finding hope in the changing of the seasons
Winter is rough. Sometimes, even a coat can't protect you from the wind. The sleet soaks your boots. The sky is often overcast, with dark clouds crowding out the warmth and sunshine.
Our duty to those who doubt
Recently, I received a letter from a person desperate because his brother left the church in anger, saying a lot of what the church teaches is a myth.
8,000-to-1 odds lead to 'simple, happy life'
The wedding that Tyler Schwandt and his fiancée are planning could’ve been broadcast on national TV. But he’s perfectly content with a quieter, more intimate wedding Mass.
Despite lack of Internet access, sisters among highlights on social media
Week Two of 2016 is in the record books. Among the posts that had the highest engagement on Facebook was one about a group of religious sisters who intentionally go about their work without radio and television and the Internet.
Investing in the Future -- Accreditation process brings value to Diocese, schools, students
Teaching is an art. Teachers look into the eyes of a child to determine understanding.
Let us encounter our Muslim neighbors
A few months ago, I wrote a column about the word "they" and how it can be a dangerous word. Since then and after the tragedies in Paris and San Bernardino, California, the point is driven home by the consequences when some segments of global societies label Muslims as "they."
The significance of bowing our heads in prayer
At end of every Roman Catholic liturgy, there is an invitation given to the people to receive a blessing.
Valuing the friendships that shape us
In life, we are continually on the move. Sometimes the move involves a new home or new town. Sometimes it means graduation or a new job.
Remembering an exceptional friend and spiritual guide
On Feb. 24, 1977, my friend, Jesuit Father James McCoy, died a peaceful death at the age of 77. Every February, he comes to mind, and I miss him. He was my spiritual director for nearly 25 years. He taught theology at Fordham University during my college years, and we …
Solving big problems with small but steady steps
I have a problem. This weekend, the skies opened up and dumped a record amount of snow on my city. Yesterday afternoon, I spent two futile hours attempting to excavate my car.
Snow helps build community on Facebook
Winter storm Jonas dominated the news this past weekend and also caused a massive uptick in traffic to the Diocese of Trenton and Trenton Monitor Facebook pages.
Putting to work lessons from a great saint
I don't think I can call it "the mysterious case of the handprint in the night," but it did jolt me awake.
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