This weekend’s readings invite us to reflect deeply on the nature of true discipleship — a call that extends beyond mere verbal profession to a life of action, sacrifice, and unyielding trust in God. Discipleship is not a path of comfort or ease; it demands courage, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace the cross, as countless saints and believers have demonstrated throughout history.
Author: Christine
Letters to the Editor Week of September 14, 2024
September Is Prostate Awareness Month, Inaccuracies in Complaint About 2020 Election, We Should All Know How the Constitution Works, To Veil Or Not To Veil, An Appreciation
Every Child Deserves Opportunity to Learn
As we embark on the 2024-25 school year, I am filled with immense pride and optimism for the journey ahead. Our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn stand as beacons of hope, resilience, and innovation, and it is with great joy that I extend my warmest wishes to all our students, families, and educators.
‘We Are Human Beings’: North Carolina Pastoral Visit Reveals Farmworkers’ Harsh Experiences
A day after breaking bread with farmworkers and listening to their stories, a delegation on a pastoral visit to the Diocese of Raleigh heard a series of presentations on realities, best practices, current policies, and pastoral insights by diocesan volunteers and leaders at the Catholic Center in Raleigh Aug. 3.
Vote on Proposal 1 With ‘Truth of Gospel’ in Mind
As Catholics, we take our right and responsibility to take part in the political process very seriously, indeed by voting, but also by engaging with civic and party leaders in the development of public policy.
Pope Lands in Singapore, Last Stage of His Asia-Pacific Trip
Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from one of the world’s poorest countries to one of its wealthiest and from one of the most youthful to one of the oldest.
Harris, Trump Spar Over Abortion, Migration, and Economic Policy In Heated Debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met Sept. 10 for their first — and possibly only — debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
North Carolina Bishop Tells Faithful to Share Jesus’ Presence With Everyone They Encounter
In his homily for his first Eucharistic congress as shepherd of the Charlotte Diocese, Bishop Michael T. Martin encouraged the approximately 10,000 attendees to go out into the world and share the presence of Jesus with everyone they encounter — especially people they do not know.
Before First Harris-Trump Debate, Party Platforms Offer Insights Into Policy Differences
As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris prepared for their first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle, their party platforms shed light on some key areas of difference between the candidates’ policy agendas.
East Timor Pastors, Religious Hope Papal Visit Gives Boost to Local Church
As Pope Francis visits the most Catholic country in Asia in terms of percentage, local pastors and religious have said his decision to come to one of the world’s peripheries is appreciated and can help boost the local church and encourage young people to stay on the right path.