Dear Editor: I respectfully disagree with The Tablet’s position on the recent NFL protests. The editorial asserts that Colin Kaepernick, formerly a San Francisco 49ers quarterback, and his ilk, refuse to stand for the National Anthem because of a perceived disdain they have for both flag and country.
Author: settinger
What Would Be Said of Your Life’s Pilgrimage
A FEW YEARS ago I came across a paper I wrote in high school. The topic was, “If you were a pilgrim in ‘The Canterbury Tales,’ what would be said of you?”
To Be or Not To Be Addicted
As old as the poem “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is, its lesson is very apropos for our technological age.
Council’s Work Continues
The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization celebrated the 25th anniversary of the release of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis spoke at the end of the conference. Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn of Vienna, one of the principal writers of the Catechism, gave a masterful talk on its history and creation, reminding all present just how much it is a work of the Second Vatican Council and our last two popes, St. John Paul II and its editor, Pope Benedict XVI (Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger).
It’s Time to Clothe Ourselves in Love
by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“BEHOLD OUR God, to Whom we looked to save us!” (Isaiah 10) “Creator God, enlighten the eyes of our hearts, so that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call.” (Ephesians 1: 17-18)
Las Vegas Incident Reminds Us That the Devil Is Real
by Father John Catoir
To some, the devil is nothing more than a silly Halloween costume. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Growing As a Family Within the Parish
by Lisa Mills
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION parish of Astoria has been a blessing to my family. As a mother of three children, I believe all children should have love, guidance and nurturing from the parents and their parish community. From birth, children learn kindness, compassion and morality through their parents. I also believe in the importance for spiritual guidance to be introduced shortly after.
Recognizing Conscience
In a rare triumph for religious freedom and the liberty of the conscience, the Trump Administration was able to issue rules, albeit interim, concerning the exemption for religious organizations who do not wish to supply contraception and abortifacients for their employees.
Upside-Down on the Path to Discipleship
by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“I HAVE CHOSEN you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will remain …” (John 15:16)
Process of Discernment Demands Silence
by Father Sean Suckiel
When one hears the word “discernment”, one automatically thinks it is for those who only want to be priests or religious or, that discernment is about decision making about one’s vocation. That’s wrong.