IN FOCUS

Called by Name an invitation to discern the priesthood

For Father Jeffrey Kegley, it was opening his heart to the Holy Spirit that guided him to discern the priesthood.

More on Prayer: No Forgiveness – No Healing

May 15th of this year was an eventful day.My husband, Rolf, was scheduled for bypass surgery.

An in-depth conversation on lay vocations

The Monitor would like to thank the four parish and ministry leaders who contributed to our IN FOCUS coverage on lay vocations – Dr. Zeni Fox; Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, D. Min.; Msgr. Vincent Gartland, and Father Jeffrey E. Lee.  Some of their insight was included in the magazine’s …

Dr. Zeni Fox discusses how all faithful are called to serve Church

Dr. Zeni Fox, professor emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University, says "the need for co-workers in the vineyard is evident."

Sister Angela Ann Zukowski discusses pursuing a lay vocation

Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, director of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives at the University of Dayton, says Catholics are challenged in new ways today to speak about their (our) faith to others. 

Honest recognition of talents key to lay vocation, Father Lee says

“The most important aspect of assembling a pastoral team is the honest recognition of gifts and talents each person has and how that shapes the group,” Father Jeffrey E. Lee says in discussing the meaning and value of the lay vocation.

Msgr. Gartland reflects on value of lay vocation

Msgr. Vincent Gartland discusses the meaning and value of the lay vocation in a question-and-answer with The Monitor. 

Busy working mom promotes praying Rosary daily 'One Hail Mary at a Time'

She's raising seven children while managing a family, career and leading 400 people in the Rosary ... 

Keeping faith present on the job

Can a person’s prayer life be lived fruitfully while on the job – no matter one’s profession?

The Rosary knits heaven and earth with a powerful cord

After daily Mass in Howell’s St. Veronica Church, Priscilla Lagdameo can regularly be found among faithful from a number of area parishes who stay to recite the Rosary.

When praying becomes a challenge

Annie Nason admits that she used to think there was a “cookie-cutter way of praying,” but once she decided to include God in the things that she already enjoyed, a new form of prayer emerged.

‘Singing at Mass is praying with the music’

Parish music ministers, instrumentalists and singers are charged with sharing their talents at Mass while including the congregation in a deeper examination of Scripture and reflection. A successful music ministry is more than what is pleasing to the ear, but rather, what evokes prayer in those around them.

The family that prays together …

Family prayer can include both times of devotion and levity, particularly with quibbling siblings or toddlers in the mix. It can be a time for petition and learned prayers, and at least one child attempting some gymnastic maneuver.

Prayer changes things, most often, us

Those who find themselves in everyday prayer say the practice brings them closer to wholeness ...

Rosary Walk a time to pray, get exercise

On any given Saturday morning, weather permitting, Long Bridge Park in Hainesport is bustling with activity. Among the joggers and cyclists getting their workouts, kids enjoying the playground and families setting up picnic tables, is a group of faithful setting out on one of the walking trails with Rosaries in …


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