As I write this, there are boxes all around me. I need to pack. Outside the office, summer interns are busy clearing cabinet files. Documents containing business transactions and editorial matters are being stored in cardboard boxes as they are made ready for another move of The Tablet’s office. As you should already know, there […]
Month: June 2011
Seven Reasons to Remain a Catholic
by Therese J.Borchard In a previous column, I listed some reasons to be Catholic, a ready response to throw at people who question why I would be part of such a flawed religion. But by far the best resource on this subject is a book hot off the press from my longtime mentor and co-editor […]
The Pope’s Choir in Brooklyn
The Choir of the Pope’s Diocese, accompanied by the Livingston Symphony Orchestra performed at Regina Pacis Church, Bensonhurst, on June 11. Under the direction of Marco Frisina, the Choir was on its first-ever tour of the United States. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was in attendance at the Brooklyn concert.
Brooklyn-Queens Sports Roundup:
Molloy’s O’Grady Taken by Padres The San Diego Padres selected former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, right-handed pitcher Dennis O’Grady out of Duke University, Durham, N.C., in the 34th round of the MLB Draft. “When my name came up, your heart kind of jumps a little bit,” says O’Grady, who was surrounded by family and friends […]
Catholic School MLB Draftees Eager To Start Pro Careers
St. John’s University, Jamaica, as well as some local Catholic high schools, had a good showing in this year’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, June 6-8. St. John’s has built a tradition of producing professional prospects, and this year was no different, as four Red Storm players will be given a chance to pursue […]
Our Gospel Is Ever Ancient, Ever New
by Father John Cush When I was a seminarian at the North American College in Rome, one of the week’s biggest events was Tuesday night formation. The seminary program in Rome is slightly different than most major seminaries in the U.S. The academic formation was done at one of the pontifical universities. Most of us […]
How Seriously Do You Take the Call?
by Sister Patricia Berliner, C.S.J. IN THE LAST few weeks, we have been walking with the disciples through a holy boot camp. Losing their bravado softened them and made pathways for new ideas, beliefs and behaviors. Finally, it all started to come together and they began to see themselves, others, Jesus, and God the Father-figure […]
Some Liturgical Revisions May Begin in September
BELLEVUE, Wash. (CNS) – Instead of requiring that implementation of all parts of the new Roman Missal wait until the first Sunday of Advent, bishops who head dioceses can authorize the gradual introduction of the musical settings of the people’s parts of the Mass beginning in September. Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans, chairman […]
Inner Restlessness Provides Glimpse of Our Longing for God
by Father Robert Lauder Fifth in series JUST AROUND THE time that the members of my discussion group and I were discussing Father James Martin’s book “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life” (HarperOne) the Jesuit weekly, America, published an essay by Father Martin that was adapted from his book. I […]
Kids Can Be Addicted to Internet
Dear Dr. Garner, I am very worried about my son. He is constantly on the computer looking at Facebook and other things that I really don’t know that much about. His grades at school are horrible and he never gets together with friends. It seems like he is addicted to the Internet. Is there such […]