The discussion of Mario Cuomo and his Catholic faith often revolves around his speech at Notre Dame University. I feel this is most unfortunate and does not do him or his Catholicity justice.
Month: February 2015
Tablet Talk: Community-Focused Catholic Schools Week
News from around the diocese, including a celebration of Catholic Schools Week at St. Camillus Catholic Academy in Rockaway and the return of Father James Martin, author of “My Life With The Saints.”
Being Left-Handed Is All Right
Dear Dr. Garner, I am concerned about my son. He is 6 years old and we found out recently that he is left-handed. Will this hinder him throughout life? I read an article that he will live nine to 10 years fewer than an average right-hander. Is it appropriate to switch his left-handedness to right-handedness? […]
Medical Assistance with The Battle of the Bulge
Bariatric Surgery, which often involves banding of the stomach, is a widely used procedure for treating severe obesity. Another approach that relies on an implantable “stomach pacemaker” also appears poised to assist those struggling with significant weight gain.
Slideshows and Video: 2014 Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest
Members of The Tablet editorial staff along with an artists, an educator and a communications person from DeSales Media Group, Inc., the parent company of The Tablet, voted on the entries.
Unique Challenges for Vatican Diplomacy
The Vatican engages in bilateral diplomacy to secure the freedom of the Catholic Church to be itself in the countries with which the Holy See has, or wishes to have, diplomatic relations.
Seeing With the Eyes of Christ
Today’s Gospel reminds me very much of the cross worn with the habit of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan.
2014 Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
Over 700 young artists from throughout Brooklyn and Queens, ranging from first to 12th grade, submitted entries visualizing their interpretations of the theme, Keep Christ in Christmas. Here is a list of all the winners and honorable mentions.
Academy Awards Predictions
Last Summer, I was often asked by friends to suggest some good films. Two great films that I saw last year were “Ida” and “Calvary.” I mentioned both of those to anyone who asked me for a recommendation. However, everything I heard about “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “Blended,” “Maleficent” and “Hercules,” not only prevented me from […]
Evangelization Through Example: School of Evangelization Congress Draws 450, Kicks Off Plan for Growth, Renewal
At the heart of evangelization is not doctrine, intelligence or persuasiveness, but rather “the unequaled power of example,” a cultural diversity expert told nearly 450 diocesan catechists last weekend.