The twin specters of abortion and desperation frequently hover over unplanned pregnancies. Referencing these realities, Father Donald Rooney, pastor of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield, Virginia, posed the question: “What are we going to do that’s going to help somebody?”
Author: Christine
Widows of Catholic NHL Star, Brother Testify to Faith, Love and New Life at Joint Funeral
Perseverance, fortitude, grit and calm in the face of a storm often accompany the description of prominent athletes. At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Love is What Builds and Endures, Pope Says in Singapore
The true significance of Singapore’s soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care that are behind them, Pope Francis said.
It’s Back to School For Our Children
In this issue of The Tablet, we celebrate children returning to school and extol the virtues and many benefits of a Catholic education. Across the Diocese of Brooklyn, 65 Catholic elementary schools and academies and 15 Catholic high schools began a new academic year.
The Good & The Saintly: The Patron Saints of Addiction
“Saint” and “addiction” aren’t commonly used in the same sentence, but along with overcoming attachment to sin, some saints also had to gain control of addictions to drugs or alcohol. Their perseverance and dedication to mastering their weaknesses are two aspects that helped lead them down the path of sainthood.
We All Must Bear the Cost of Discipleship
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.
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.