Our acclamation of Christ as King today demands its implicit awareness that we are, by that very proclamation, servants, called to obedience.
Month: November 2021
Catholic Progressives And the Culture War
The culture war defining much of contemporary public life throughout the western world comes in two forms.
Gratitude Should Be Serious And Come From The Heart
Each year as Thanksgiving arrives, I try to think of the countless blessings for which I should be grateful. Of course, because they are countless, it is impossible to do more than remember some blessings that stand out in my memory.
The Importance of a Child’s Spiritual Guide
Recently, the Archdiocese of Catania in Italy announced that there will be a three-year ban on godparents at baptisms because 99% of those selected by area families have been found unsuitable for the role. What is that role?
Letters to the Editor Week of Nov. 20, 2021
Response to Rev. Thomas D’Albro’s Letter; God Works Not As Man Works; Catholic Schools Doing a Good Job; Pope Visits with Pelosi and Biden.
Only In Print: Immaculate Conception Honors Deceased Vets
On Saturday, Nov. 6, between All Souls Day and Veterans Day, parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria, honored their beloved deceased veterans.
Only In Print: European Visitors Share Tearful Reunions As Travel Ban Departs
The Biden administration officially lifted the travel ban on Monday, Nov. 8. A day later, families and loved ones tearfully reunited at border crossings and airports.
Prelates Walk In Solidarity With Abuse Victims on Last Day of Bishops’ Meeting
Before Thursday’s executive session to close the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) fall plenary a group of prelates gathered in the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel lobby, pinned on a blue ribbon, and walked in solidarity with child sexual abuse survivors.
Catholic Advocates Express Optimism on Future of Immigration Reform
Catholic immigration advocates sent a positive message to U.S. prelates at end of the Nov. 17 public session of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall general assembly, saying 3 million to 11 million people in the U.S. could soon benefit from some type of immigration reform.
Steve Nash’s Words of Wisdom Guide Clippers to City Title
The Xaverian Clippers won this year’s girls’ soccer city title.