By prayer and example, may we assist one another in our ministry as Christians and support one another in the desire to know God’s will for us and put it into action.
Author: Christine
The Heartfelt Opłatek Tradition at Christmas
Polish tradition states that when the first star appears in the sky on Christmas Eve, the family can commence their holiday feast.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa Visits Gaza City’s Holy Family Parish Before Christmas
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to the Holy Family Parish.
Critical Points in Immigration History
The old saying “the more things change, the more they are the same” seems to be true regarding our past 100 years of immigration history. Many believe that history is cyclical, in that history repeats itself. Some individuals acknowledge fluctuations throughout history, yet maintain a more linear and progressive perspective on its development.
Joseph’s Dream: Embracing God’s Plan
In the Scriptures, dreams are often seen as communications from the Divine. They play an important part in the story of Joseph, the youngest of Jacob’s 12 sons, in the Book of Genesis, which begins the story of the Jewish people in Egypt.
The Christmas Peace: May It Be Lasting
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of goodwill.” Every year this verse rings out in our midnight Masses, and every year the world answers with a mixture of awe and skepticism.
Join Haitians On a ‘Spiritual Surrender’
Now in its 24th year, the annual Haitian pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is a vibrant testament to faith and cultural resilience.
Letters to the Editor, Week of December 20, 2025
Sharing the Season; In Response to ‘The Many Titles of Mary’; Healing After a Loss; Good Holiday Fortune
Obituaries, Week of December 20, 2025
Father Thomas M. Haggerty
Diocese of Brooklyn, Parishioners Discuss Increasing Parish Collaboration
On Dec. 10 and 11, diocesan officials met with parishioners from 19 parishes that will enter into a reconfiguration process.