As Catholics we believe that respect for life is rooted in human dignity. But lately I’ve noticed that the definition of dignity is often turned upside-down, especially in our conversations about end-of-life issues…
Month: September 2015
Food Waste Is Food for Thought
In the film, “Just Eat It,” the producers examine why we waste so much food and discover that a huge percentage of produce never makes it to the grocers because it’s deemed too misshapen, unsightly, imperfect.
Merciful Consolation After Abortion
By Msgr. Anthony Hernandez Recently, it was announced that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will extend to all priests the faculty to absolve those who have procured the sin of abortion and who with contrite hearts seek forgiveness for it. This was done within the context of explaining to the faithful how one can receive […]
Papal Proclamation Seeks Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Reflecting on the upcoming Year of Mercy, Msgr. Michael J. Cantley shares his thoughts on the invitation Pope Francis is extending to look at the face of Jesus and discover God’s mercy as it is revealed in the Scriptures.
Mercy of Christ in Annulment Process
By simplifying and accelerating the annulment process, the Holy Father has acknowledged that many people yearn to experience the mercy of the Lord by seeking a declaration of the nullity of their marriage, a marriage which was null from the start, and beginning a new life. This reform of the process is not to favor the nullity of marriage but rather to speed the process for the declaration of nullity if, indeed, that is the truth of the situation.
For Pilgrims to Rome, Castel Gandolfo Is a Train Ride Away
Pope Francis has been giving real orders to Vatican staff to lift the locks on places and spaces that were long closed to the general public – the latest being the papal summer home in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo.
Obituary: Margaret Thomas
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd Church, Marine Park, for Margaret Thomas, a member of the library staff at St. Edmund Prep, Sheepshead Bay.
Obituary: Juan Santiago Walker
Juan Santiago Walker, the brother of Father Carlos Walker, pastor of Guardian Angel parish, Brighton Beach, died Sept. 5 in Buenos Aires, where all funeral arrangements took place.
Hunt for Marriage Certificate Discovers Heroic B’klyn Priest
A trip to retrieve a copy of his grandparents’ marriage certificate led Franciscan priest to discover Father W.B. Farrell, who was the pastor of SS. Peter and Paul from 1908 to 1917, and not your average parish priest.
Pope Francis Appoints 18 Couples to Synod
More than 360 participants, including 18 married couples from around the world, were expected to attend October’s Synod of Bishops on the family. The complete list of synod participants and papal appointees was released Sept. 15 by the Vatican.