by Father Robert Lauder My reflections on the mystery of God and our relationship with God have developed in recent years in such a way that I increasingly think of God as gift-giver and us as receivers of God’s gifts. In relation to God, we are recipients. For me, this way of thinking of our […]
Dear Dr. Garner, I hear all the time on television about the benefit of certain foods, like green tea and broccoli. Can you give me a list of foods that are good to prevent cancer and foods that might cause me to be more likely to get cancer? I try to eat the right things, […]
As Independence Day approaches, a cacophony of voices tempts us to look back on what was or might have been – instead of forging ahead. “Wasn’t it nice when…” is one such chorus. To that theme belong many variations, which sing of past glories, national and ethnic, or even ecclesial – for it cannot be […]
Last week’s charades in Albany were embarrassing and simply put – more of what we have gotten used to in the state Capitol. Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s stated desire to clean up the corruption in Albany, we have seen more disgraced politicians resigning (or being booted) from office and most of our representatives playing the […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This year on the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul, June 29, in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, I will ordain eight men to the priesthood. The ordination of priests has been one of the great joys of my Episcopal ministry, and I have had the […]
It was a great week for the DeSales Media Group, the parent company of The Tablet and NET-TV, both of which were honored with different awards. At the Catholic Press Association Awards Dinner in Denver, The Tablet took home seven prizes in the annual Catholic Press competition. The Tablet won first place for best editorial […]
by Brother Michel Bettigole, O.S.F. Twenty-six years ago, Sister Mary Maloney, a native of Bay Ridge and a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor, arrived home in Brooklyn after having served for 14 years as a missionary nurse in Senegal, Africa, and Brazil, South America. She hardly had time for a rest when […]
When we think of a sports contest, we often ask the following questions first: Who won the game, and what was the score? However, through the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens, the values of sport – including teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play – are emphasized more so than winning. “It’s very important […]
At its year-end trophy ceremony, St. Joan of Arc parish, Jackson Heights, honored its two long-time track coaches, Bob Corrigan and Mary Glascock, June 22 for over 40 years of dedicated service to the parish’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track program. Both coaches grew up attending the parish and elementary school at St. Joan’s, and […]
by Theresa Heyer Nearly 300 parents, coaches and members of Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, gathered to honor the school’s winning athletic teams and players from the past academic year. The school held its annual Sports Awards Dinner June 6 at the Rex Manor, Dyker Heights, congratulating those that were honored. The freshman track team won […]
