Bishop Robert Brennan will be holding a rosary service Wednesday evening at Corpus Christi Church, Woodside with intentions towards Pope Francis’ recovery from illness.
Author: Christine
Faith & Identity: The History Behind Coptic Cross Tattoos
In Egypt, it’s very common to find cross tattoos on the wrists of Coptic Christians, who are 12% to 15% of Egypt’s population. Such a tattoo symbolizes a long history of bloody persecution and is a statement of resistance and a testimony to strong faith.
St. John’s Celebrates Life of Noted Philosopher Touted for Sainthood
Residents of Briarwood, Queens, gathered at nearby St. John’s University on March 24 along with scholars, students, and clergy, including Bishop Robert Brennan, to celebrate the centennial of the birth of Fernando Rielo, a philosopher and founder of the Idente Missionaries.
Jesus’ Mission: ‘Not My Will But Yours Be Done’
One of the most relatable prayers of Jesus is His faith-filled plea to the Father that He not have to drink of the cup of the cross.
Reconciliation Monday Offers Easter Renewal
On Monday, April 3, churches in the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre will celebrate “Reconciliation Monday,” an opportunity where parishes will offer the sacrament of penance to all who wish to come during several hours over the day.
Letters to the Editor Week of April 1, 2023
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Obituaries, Week of April 1, 2023
Sister Kathleen Anne Loughlin, CSJ
Life Is All About Saying Yes!
If God had a sneaker company, the motto might be “Just Say Yes!” And on the Feast of the Annunciation, Father Lawrence’s homily at St. Peter’s Church in downtown Manhattan prior to the International Gift of Life Walk reflected beautifully on Mary’s fiat — her Yes!
Facing Respiratory Infection, Pope is Hospitalized for a ‘Few Days’
After announcing that Pope Francis had gone to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for what were originally described as “previously planned tests,” the Vatican late Wednesday, March 29, said that the pontiff will be hospitalized for “a few days” to treat a respiratory infection.
After Nashville School Shooting, Biden Renews Call for Assault Weapons Ban and Universal Background Checks
President Joe Biden called a March 27 shooting at a school in Nashville, Tennessee, “sick,” “heartbreaking” and “a family’s worst nightmare,” in remarks from the White House. The president called on Congress to pass an assault weapons ban.
