Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio began Lent with the distribution of ashes at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. He said that during the 40 days of preparation for Easter: “We must pray, we must fast and we must perform works of charity. Truly this is the heart and soul of what Lent is all about.”
by Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUIT (CNS) – The release of at least 12 Greek Orthodox nuns who were abducted in Syria in December was an answer to prayers, said regional Catholic officials. Melkite Patriarch Gregoire III Laham said March 10 that he felt “a wave of joy” along with “thousands and thousands” of other people […]
After three and a half years of waiting, the parishioners of St. Mary Magdalene, Springfield Gardens, can finally rejoice and be glad. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, parishioners received bittersweet news that their beloved church building was demolished. On Oct. 28, 2010, the interior and some of the exterior of the church were destroyed by a […]
Here in the Diocese of Brooklyn, many of the Catholic high schools consider Xavier H.S., Manhattan, a major sports rival. But it’s actually funny that most of the student-athletes who play on the school’s athletic teams hail straight from the Diocese of Brooklyn. Such is this case for the Knights’ varsity ice hockey team, which […]
by Father John Cush These past two Sundays, the focus of our readings is clearly set on the correct course in our Lenten journey. Last week, with the account given to us about original sin, we were able to reflect a bit on what the Church teaches about the nature of sin. It is, if […]
by Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Discrimination is often understood as acting out of prejudice against persons who differ from us and do not share our views, traits, values or lifestyles. The word “discrimination,” however, has an older meaning as well, namely, to draw a clear distinction between proper and improper, good and evil, to differentiate and […]
by George Weigel Every once in a while, a truly special book comes down the theological pike: a book both scholarly and well-written, a book that stretches the imagination, a book that changes the state of a discussion, if it’s taken with the seriousness it deserves. The late Servais Pinckaers’ “Sources of Christian Ethics” was […]
by Father Robert Lauder In its opening weekend, “Son of God” took in $26.5 million, and the film’s opening success may stimulate discussion among filmmakers and among those of us who view films. “Son of God” has set me thinking about how great films might be used to educate people, not only about the nature […]
After another exciting season of CHSAA action, here are the 2014 Brooklyn/Queens boys’ high school basketball all-stars. Special thanks to the CHSAA and league coaches for providing stats and pertinent information. Boys ‘AA’ First Team All-Stars Khadeen Carrington Bishop Loughlin M.H.S., Fort Greene Senior Guard 24.2 pts. per game (Led N.Y.C. CHSAA ‘AA’) […]
Dear Dr. Garner, I have been on Nexium, better known as the “little purple pill,” for about two years now. My original symptoms – bad pain after I would eat and acid in my esophagus – are no longer present. I want to know what you think about this pill and if I should be […]
