A touring relic will give the faithful in Washington and seven states a rare opportunity to venerate St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Christian theologians.
Month: November 2024
‘It Was Brought Back to Life’: Americans React to Notre Dame’s Dec. 8 Reopening
The devastating images — whether viewed from the banks of the Seine River in Paris or on millions of glowing screens around the world — stunned onlookers. Many wept, clutching tissues to smoke- and sorrow-reddened eyes, others prayed aloud or in silence, some even sung hymns.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested After Stealing Gold-Plated Rose From NYC Church’s 9/11 Memorial
Parishioners of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Midtown are saddened by the fact that a memorial to Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks , has been stolen.
Letters to the Editor Week of November 23, 2024
Cancer Survivor Story, In Response to a Reader’s Letter, Following God’s Commandments, Thank You for the Coverage.
An Attractive Argument For God’s Existence
A regular activity of mine is trying to locate a book in my bookcase, some book that I have read and enjoyed and wish to read again, or at least to read again some sections of it. That I almost always find the book is amazing. I have so many books on my shelves that if one more book enters my room, I may have to move out.
Vatican’s Ongoing China Policy Scandal
In the annals of historical boorishness, it would be hard to find something more egregious than the Holy See’s timing as it renewed its 2018 agreement with the People’s Republic of China, which allows the Chinese Communist Party a significant role in the appointment of Catholic bishops.
Understanding the True Kingship of Jesus
Today is the last Sunday of the liturgical year. It is on this Sunday that the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe. It is one of my favorite solemnities. The Church gives us this powerful image of Christ as King, ruling over all the earth.
Thanksgiving Tidings From The Tablet
Greetings on Thanksgiving Day. While a slight majority of the nation may be thankful this year, given the election results earlier this month, it may not be a topic you wish to explore.
Diocesan Assignments – November 23, 2024
ADMINISTRATOR Rev. Lukasz P. Trocha, to administrator of St. Brendan, Midwood, while remaining pastor of St. Edmund, Homecrest, effective Oct. 7.
Ukrainian Musicians Share Their Culture and Hope at Our Lady of Refuge
Ukrainian musician Daria Maksymova relished the chance to perform a concert at Our Lady of Refuge Church in Flatbush, where she played the organ and the piano for an appreciative audience. However, her joy was tempered with sorrow over the ongoing war in her home country.