by George Weigel AS I REMEMBER it, the Civil War centenary, which coincided with my middle school years, got far more public attention than the war’s sesquicentennial has received. There were a flurry of Gettysburg sesquicentennial columns and book reviews in July; the “Civil War Daily Gazette” (www.civilwardailygazette.com) provides a reminder, in detail and every 24 hours, […]
by Father Robert Lauder Third in a Series AT ST. JOHN’S University in any philosophy course that I teach that involves some serious reflection on the mystery of person, I emphasize the freedom of the human person. One reason I do this is that I believe freedom is one of the great gifts that God […]
Dear Dr. Garner, My sister swallows vitamins like they are candy. You can name any vitamin, and I guarantee that she takes it. She doesn’t go to the doctor, and I am afraid that all these pills could be harming her. She is 57 years old and basically in good shape. Do you think she […]
At the moment, so much of the information we are receiving about deteriorating conditions in Egypt, especially in Cairo, is full of confusion and contradiction. What is clear, however, is that innocent people are being slaughtered simply for what they believe, in particular, our Christian brothers and sisters whose places of worship are being tagged […]
Last week, we reported that St. Anthony of Padua has once again been chosen as our favorite saint. In a poll of several hundred Tablet readers, the preacher from Italy who is known to help people find lost items was the top vote-getter, garnering one in every five nods. While St. Anthony was the clear […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This week, I find myself in Poland on a pastoral visit and pilgrimage to the homeland to the over 125,000 Polish-born of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Each Sunday, here in Brooklyn and Queens, we have over 10,000 people attending our Polish-language Masses, and almost 20 parishes with […]
by Diane Phelan During the 2012-2013 academic year, teachers throughout the state implemented instructional shifts in their classrooms to meet the demands of the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, which provide a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. These standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real […]
by Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) – Israeli archaeologists have restored part of a 2,000-bed Crusader-era hospital run by the St. John of the Hospital order in the Old City of Jerusalem. Dating to the 11th century, the ancient structure was operated by members of the order, dedicated to St. John the Baptist and also known […]
We always knew that attending a school that is part of the Sisters of St. Joseph Community was a special opportunity. This summer, the eight of us were given a chance to take the sisters’ mission, which we learned about in school and put into practice in real life. We spent a whole week tending […]
What is something you are able to enjoy in the summer that you don’t usually get to enjoy in the winter? Daniel McNally, sophomore Msgr. McClancy M.H.S. The summer weather allows me to play baseball. In the winter, it is too cold to play. Rebecca A. Cora, […]
