A recent documentary by CNN featured some of its reporters making the trek through the dangerous Darien Gap — a jungle that separates Colombia from Panama.
Month: May 2023
On Pentecost Eve, Nearly Three Thousand People Join NYC Eucharistic Procession And Cathedral Vigil
About 2,700 people said prayers of worship in Spanish and sang songs of praise while processing with the Eucharist through Midtown Manhattan before celebrating a Pentecost vigil at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Letters to the Editor Week of June 3, 2023
A Beautiful Story; Msgr. George Deas; Latin in the Liturgy; Migrants Search for Hope; Sisters of Amityville
Moral and Dramatic Sense In the Arts and Philosphy
When I started this series on culture and religious faith, my intention was to share with readers of this weekly column some of the ideas that I emphasize in philosophy classes at St. John’s University, especially ideas that I emphasize in courses on film and philosophy and on the Catholic novel.
The Gift of a Cursillo Weekend
It was a warm summer evening on the night of July 10, 2014. I pulled up to the parking lot of Jesus of Nazareth Retreat Center, where the Women’s Cursillo #274 was being hosted. I remember arriving and feeling a sense of apprehension. What was I doing here?
Ex-Businessman From Haiti Now In Business of Spreading the Gospel
Deacon Thimote Cherelus was a small-business owner in his hometown, Port-au- Prince, Haiti, so he understands balancing profits with overhead and payroll.
Two Pro-Life Supporters, 80 and 73, Beaten Outside Baltimore Abortion Clinic
Police are searching for a man who attacked two men who were praying outside a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 26 in Baltimore.
LA Dodgers’ Pitcher Disagrees With Team Decision to Honor Anti-Catholic Group
Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton Kershaw says he didn’t agree with his team’s decision to honor the drag group, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, during their Pride Night game June 16.
Anti-Catholic Attacks Need Quick, Strong Responses
Events that made headlines this past week show us that anti-Catholic actions are becoming increasingly acceptable in society: From a college professor threatening volunteers from the Catholic Students Association of Hunter College, the Catholic Center at NYU, and Students for Life of America — who were handing out pro-life informational brochures on campus — to a professional sports team inviting an anti-Catholic group to be honored, then disinviting them in the wake of the backlash, only to re-invite them.
Columbus Diocese Closes 15 Parishes Amid Initiative to Move From Maintenance to Mission
The Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, announced May 25 it will close a number of parishes following what it called “an extensive three-year evaluation process.”