Last Sunday at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn, the Propagation of the Faith Office conducted its annual World Mission Sunday event as schoolchildren from the diocese were honored for their donations to the missions.
Month: October 2014
Affirmative Orthodoxy
The past two weeks have been a rollercoaster ride, to say the least, at the Vatican, from the midpoint Relatio of the Synod, where media outfits (and dare we say it, even people in Rome) were questioning what exactly the report was saying (and implying) about some controversial issues, to interviews (officially made or not) from cardinals.
Students Honored for Donating to Missions
World Mission Sunday used to be celebrated with parades and pageantry. Kids would dress up as their favorite saints and missionaries. There would be processions through the streets.
A Pastoral Approach to Moral Principles
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family came to a close last Saturday, Pope Francis beatified Blessed Paul VI at the concluding Mass, praising him as a “humble and prophetic witness of love for Christ and his church.
Clash of Straw Men
Two recent speeches by senior Vatican officials whose responsibilities involve wrestling with world politics suggest that some default positions need a reset in the Holy See.
Father Benedict Won’t Be Soon Forgotten
My good friend, Father Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R., died Oct. 3 on the same date as St. Francis of Assisi, after praying a rosary. He was a renowned Christian retreat director, author, preacher, teacher, counselor and guide to many. He was perhaps the most well-known priest in the U.S. It was my privilege to call him co-founder of Good Counsel Homes as well as my spiritual director and friend.
Youth Reflection: The Healing Power of the Hospital Smell and Volunteering
Last year, I began visiting St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital through the service program of Holy Cross H.S., Flushing. It has honestly changed my life in more ways than I could have ever imagined. St. Mary’s has truly molded me into the man I am today.
Youth Views: Where do you get your news?
I like to get my news from reliable Internet sources such as BBC and other news providers.
Bullying Awareness Seminar, Oct. 25
Dean Dobbins, founder of the “Stop Bullying Today” campaign, will be the keynote speaker at “Bullying the Silent Threat,” an awareness seminar at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Forest Hills, Oct. 25.
Saintly Museum
WASHINGTON (CNS) – In the heart of the national shrine dedicated to one of the most revered figures in Church and world history, a new exhibit pays further homage to the man who embodied the Catholic Church for more than 25 years.