In an interview with Currents, the diocesan cable TV news show, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said it would be years before the apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”) is fully understood.
Month: April 2016
Papal Exhortation Has a Game-Changing Message
Pope Francis, with his papal exhortation from the Synod on the Family, “Amoris Laetitia,” has created a mess, just the way he likes it. In his long-awaited commentary from the Synods of the last two years, the Holy Father has reinforced the teaching of the Church – what else could he do? – but suggested that it be applied in a more merciful way.
The Healing from Abuse Continues
Last year, the diocese offered its first Mass of Hope and Healing requested by survivors of sexual abuse. There was a very positive reaction on behalf of survivors, lay faithful, and clergy. Many stated how they experienced it as a grace-filled evening. This year, the second Mass of Hope and Healing will take place on Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m., at Our Lady Queens of Martyrs Church in Forest Hills.
Tablet TALK: Easter Fun in Bay Ridge
This week’s Tablet TALK features a new Divine Mercy image in Williamsburg, highlights a Tenebrae service held in Flatbush, an upcoming event for job seekers, details for the VBCC gala and much more.
Youth Views: How are you observing the Year of Mercy?
I am observing this Special Jubilee of Mercy by following God and trying to be as merciful as I can. I try to use my faith in action.
Teens Newsflash
Annual Ambassador Gala to support Ambassadors’ mission trip to Jamaica; Friday Adoration and Fun Night at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brooklyn; and Brooklyn Youth Catholic Day reminder.
A Little Bit Country: Pope Looks at the Nitty Gritty of Family Life
In “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), Pope Francis’ postsynodal apostolic exhortation on the family, there is passion and devotion, but also heartache and sweat. The “magic” he wrote about is not momentarily sparkly, but the result of prayer, grace, hard work and a willingness to apologize – time and time again.
Share Truth of Family with Mercy, Help Those Struggling, Pope Says
The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose families are in trouble or have broken up, Pope Francis said in his highly anticipated postsynodal apostolic exhortation.
After the ‘G-word’ Has Been Spoken
In the early Church, witnesses to the faith who had been persecuted and tortured but not killed were known as “martyr-confessors.”
The Need for Pre-Evangelization
The Church is offering beautiful, attractive and exciting answers, but many people are not asking the questions for which these answers are profound responses.