Reflecting on the readings for this weekend’s Mass brings to mind a strong memory from my past, a moment of profound revelation about the power of community and the boundless strength found in unity.
Author: Christine
Can We Avoid Catholic School Closings?
“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old they will not swerve from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 Much has been written on the pages of this newspaper, as well as on its companion website, about the worth of a Catholic school education: how it instills Christian values, nurtures a love of Jesus Christ, and provides a firm academic foundation necessary for students to excel in their future endeavors.
Letters to the Editor Week of May 11, 2024
Futures in Education, 8th Graders Making a Difference, Jesus Understands, Praising Nurses, Biden Silent on Campus Protest
Obituaries, Week of May 11, 2024
Deacon German Martinez
The Eucharistic Revival: ‘It Was Transformative’
Just about a year ago, the Diocese of Brooklyn began conversations to plan an event that would allow the faithful to gather as a community, centered on Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Catholic Olympic Champion Swimmer Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Adding another distinguished medal to her already sizable collection, Katie Ledecky — the most decorated woman in swimming history — was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3 in a White House ceremony.
Jesus Asks for Faithfulness, but Also Friendship, Pope Says
Jesus calls believers not only to be servants of his kingdom, as the prophets and Mary were, but also to be his friends, Pope Francis said.
Saved by a Catholic Woman in Poland, a Holocaust Survivor Has a Message for the World
At 83, Alex Rosin, born Elek Rebensztok, is among the youngest child survivors of the Holocaust. As fewer survivors are able to give their testimony, he feels an urgency to tell people his story, especially considering the increasing antisemitism he senses following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israeli communities and the subsequent war in Gaza.
Fertility Decline a Complex Trend Beyond Any One Policy Solution, Economists Say
The U.S. fertility rate has slowed to a new record low, according to an analysis recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But experts said there does not appear to be any one policy that could reverse a complex trend.
Pope Encourages Swiss Guard to Foster Friendships, Avoid Isolation
Meeting members of the Swiss Guard, including 34 new recruits, Pope Francis thanked them for their dedication and generous service protecting the pope every day.