Dorothy Day a saint? Many people, aware of her background, still find it hard to believe – despite a voice vote endorsement of her cause by the entire body of American bishops. How about Dorothy Day as a grandmother? That’s harder still for many others to accept with the image of Day as social activist extraordinaire firmly planted in their minds.
Author: settinger
Words of the Mass
In his words of advice to new priests, it was good to hear Pope Francis suggest that they take their time with the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass. The Holy Father ties his point about preaching well-prepared homilies with the idea of reverently, carefully offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Practicing Charity In Our Words
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD the familiar: “We care about what you think.” You’ve seen or heard it nearly every day via telephone, online or in commercial surveys. Companies gather the feedback forms in a variety of ways and the possibilities of making ourselves heard appears to be endless – and perhaps, too tempting.
Austerity, Conservation Should Be Our Platform
ON A RECENT TRIP out West, I once again became aware of one of St. John XXIII’s reasons for initiating the Second Vatican Council: to encourage the Church to adjust to changing times.
Offering Ourselves to Be Changed and Renewed
AS WE HAVE reflected upon the Acts of the Apostles, have you noticed the born-again bravery and courage which have filled Peter’s speech and action these Easter weeks? The fear, self-preserving behavior and “bystander” attitude which formerly afflicted him are long gone. No longer a “bystander,” acting like or going along with the crowd, he’s on fire with “let me tell you about Jesus Christ the Nazarene.” Peter is telling all of Israel, and you and me, of the One Who it is that he now “knows” with all of his being.
Sister Alma Ahead of Her Time
Dear Editor: I would like to honor the late Sister Mary Alma Frary, R.S.M., (1925-92), who served in the Diocese of Brooklyn as teacher in both parish schools and Catherine McAuley H.S., East Flatbush, as principal, Secretary General of the Sisters of Mercy and administrator of the Convent of Mercy, Brooklyn.
Father Hesburgh’s Legacy
Dear Editor: I am sure that the recent passing of the longest-serving president of the University of Notre Dame, Father Theodore B. Hesburgh, touched many in the Catholic collegiate world. Although I am a graduate (1951) of St. Francis College, Brooklyn, I was deeply impressed by one of his comments that I quoted periodically in my high school teaching career, as well as my catechetical stint at St. Pius X, Rosedale.
A Memory of Cardinal Egan
Dear Editor: I would like to share some thoughts on the late Edward Cardinal Egan, a real friend. I met the cardinal at Sacred Heart Chapel in Manhattan about five years ago. A short time after our meeting, he called me at home since he heard of my upcoming surgery.
Msgr. Sivillo Already Missed
Dear Editor: We have lost one of the jewels in the Brooklyn-Queens diocesan crown. The death of Msgr. Nicholas W. Sivillo is a devastating loss for all who knew and loved him. As a parishioner at Our Lady of Hope from 1993 to 2009, I had the privilege of witnessing his pastorship and benefiting from his ministry. His experience, wisdom and spiritual guidance were invaluable. He was a kind, gentle, caring man, who always supported and encouraged his flock.
Cardinal George’s Brilliance
Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., the archbishop-emeritus of Chicago passed away April 17, and the Roman Catholic Church in America lost one of her best and brightest lights. Francis George, the first local to be named Archbishop of Chicago, was actually turned down as a young man from the archdiocesan high school seminary, Quigley Prep, due to his polio.