Today’s readings hold up for our contemplation two of God’s favorite images of the kingdom: the mountain and the wedding feast. Both of these are powerful symbols of what occurs both in the soul of the believer and also in the liturgy.
Author: Christine
Pope Francis Tells Artists They Have Eyes That Dream
In his wonderful talk to artists at a special conference in Rome last May, Pope Francis said the following: “Artists are those who with their eyes both see and dream. They see in greater depth, they prophesy, they show us a different way of seeing and understanding what is before our eyes.
Obituaries, Week of October 13, 2023
Father Jerome E. Nadine, Father Robert P. Vitaglione, Sister Mary Corde Somma, RSM, Sister Mary Grace Monroe, RSM
Letters to the Editor Week of October 13, 2023
Aid to Ukraine, Dropping the Bomb, Thanks to a Reader, Open Letter to Gov. Hochul
Right to Shelter Not The Right Policy Now
New York City Mayor Eric Adams last week pleaded with a state judge to end the city’s long-standing “right to shelter” law as the city struggles to house more than 122,000 migrants who have come to the Big Apple since last year.
Despite Prejudices, Many Catholics Helped Rescue Jews in Nazi-Occupied Italy
Generosity and compassion for those fleeing persecution prevailed over racial laws and centuries-old anti-Semitic prejudices in Nazi-occupied Italy, some Jewish and Catholic historians said at an international conference.
Bishops to Elect Conference Secretary, Chairmen for 6 Committees at Fall Plenary
When the U.S. bishops gather for their fall plenary assembly Nov. 13-16 in Baltimore, they will elect a new secretary and chairmen for six standing committees for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
As FDA Considers Artificial Wombs, Ethicist Recommends ‘Courage and Caution’
Catholics should approach the issue of artificial wombs with both courage and caution, an ethicist stressed after U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers met about the new technology.
Rikers Island Needs to Be Closed ASAP
Weakness is not a nice feeling. With echoes of other David and Goliath moments and campaigns, I was aware of my growling weakness, empty stomach, and growing frustration as passionate talks were going on and on in Foley Square outside the City Council chambers on Aug. 31.
U.S. Bishops Pray for Peace After Hamas’ Attack on Israel
By Maria Wiering NEW YORK (OSV News) — Several U.S. bishops called for prayers for peace following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, called for prayers for peace in the Holy Land and decried the […]