These are the Easter to Pentecost days, the great 50 days of Mystagogia (unpacking the Mystery). They invite us to journey with our brothers and sisters who were welcomed into our Church just two weeks ago.
Month: April 2015
Walking with Others In Times of Pain
In late 2012, when we knew my wife, Monica, had only a short time to live because of uterine cancer, people began asking me if I planned on writing a book about widowhood and grief after she passed away.
Insights from a Philosopher
Sixth in a series MANY YEARS AGO, WHEN I was studying philosophy in order to obtain a doctorate, I decided that for my doctoral thesis I would write about some thinker’s philosophy of the human person. It seemed to me at the time – and still does – that by focusing on the mystery of the human person I would learn about many other philosophical topics.
Newman and Vatican II
What might we learn from John Henry Newman about the proper way to “read” Vatican II, as we anticipate the 50th anniversary of its conclusion on Dec. 8?
Awakening Cuba: Catholics Wonder How New Relations with U.S. Will Affect Life of the Church
There is optimism for the future of the church on Cuba, particularly with the renewal of relations between the island and the U.S..
UN Conference Urges World to Dump Nukes
Representatives of eight interfaith and interreligious organizations said the moral argument is the strongest one in the stalled international effort to abolish nuclear weapons.
Swollen Feet Have Different Causes
Dear Dr. Garner, My ankles and feet have been swelling each night. It seems to have gotten worse lately. I can’t fit in my shoes, and when I press on my ankles, it leaves a mark. I am a healthy 78-year-old. I do have thyroid problems, and I take several blood pressure medications.
Diocesan Assignments: April, 2015
PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Denis M. Herron, from administrator to pastor of St. Fidelis, College Point, effective April 12. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR Rev. Rony Mendes, to temporary administrator of St. Vincent Ferrer, East Flatbush, while remaining parochial vicar of Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush, and chaplain of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Fort Greene/Clinton Hill, effective Feb. […]
Two More Favorite Homilists
Dear Editor: I have enjoyed reading about the true impressions and affection that Massgoers have for the varied priests and deacons who give homilies in our diocese.
Bridge to Life Around the World
Dear Editor: Recently at Bridge to Life, we received a first time visit from Pakistani refugees. They are Catholic and left their country because the Christians there are being persecuted. They lost their first baby boy at 12 hours after he was born because of lack of good health care. Their baby daughter is only one week old. What a tremendous story they have to tell.