By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – God did not come to the world with arrogance to impose his might; he offered his powerful love through a fragile child, Pope Francis said. The Christmas tree and Nativity scene are reminders of this mystery of the Incarnation and they both carry “a message of light, hope […]
Month: December 2014
Tropical Fish Offer Everyday Oasis
Dear Dr. Garner,A few years ago you answered a question about pets and the health benefits of being a pet owner. I live in an apartment that is very small and not suitable for a dog. I was thinking of tropical fish. Are there similar benefits to tropical fish as pets? Thank you and Merry […]
24 Years of Kujenga
The canonization of St. John Paul II shaped the 24th annual Kujenga Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns. St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body was the theme of the retreat, which was attended by 69 campers from 15 diocesan parishes. Taught to honor God with their bodies, the youth […]
Tablet TALK 2014: The Year in Quotes
“I played 14 years for the New York Football Giants professionally, and never once was I asked to put my life on the line. You want to see a hero? Look for someone in uniform. Those are the true heroes.” — former NY Giant George Martin, on walking 3,003 miles in honor of the Sept. […]
‘Annus Horribilis’
Our city, and indeed the nation, is reeling from the assassinations of two New York City police officers, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu. These two officers of the law, both married, with the 40-year-old Ramos having two sons and Liu being recently married, were gunned down for no reason other than the fact that they […]
This Has Not Been the Best of Times
The year 2014 has not been the best of years. And unfortunately, it is ending on a sour note with the assassination of two police officers right here in our diocese. The charlatan politicians and would-be community leaders would have us believe that the underlying problem is racism. The real danger facing us all is […]
Bright Christmas Thanks
Dear Editor: I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and the Bright Christmas campaign for your generous donation to Visitation B.V.M. Church. It will indeed be used to brighten Christmas for the parish’s children. Many thanks and God bless you. May you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. […]
Problem With Obama’s Order
Dear Editor: With regard to President Obama’s immigration executive order, I think that there are serious moral concerns to be considered. Some church leaders seemed to have embraced this new policy as a good thing. However, important questions must be answered. Mr. Obama has violated the U.S. Constitution by denying religious liberty to the Catholic […]
Widowhood and Christmas
Dear Editor: After reading Widowhood and Christmas (Dec. 13), I felt I had to write to commend you and Mr. Dodds for such a wonderful article. This will be my fourth Christmas without Walt and I too feel that “the best has come and gone.” There is much truth in Mr. Dodds’ words that people […]
Theologian William May Dies at 86
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Moral theologian William E. May, who taught theology for decades and wrote numerous books and scholarly articles, died Dec. 13 at age 86 surrounded by members of his family in a Maryland suburb of Washington. His funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 20 at Holy Redeemer parish in Kensington, Md., followed by burial […]