“Always and everywhere” is a fairly comprehensive expression. Some might say it is dimensionless.
Author: settinger
Touched by God
I suspect that readers of this column have had the experience that I have had frequently.
Easter Glory in a Roman Jewel Box
One of the many reasons to follow the Lenten station church pilgrimage through Rome is that along that unique itinerary of sanctity, one discovers otherwise-hidden jewels of church architecture and design, created in honor of the early Roman martyrs.
Understanding the Passion Is Key to Beginning of Holy Week
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, with the exuberant hosannas of the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem quickly giving way to the mockery of Roman soldiers and the derision of the passers-by at Calvary.
A Solemn Week
This week, we celebrate the Church’s most solemn days of the year.
The ‘Two’ Madelines Complete Their Work
Recently, I received a phone call that two lovely friends I knew had passed away. I called them Madeline Sr. (the mother) and Madeline Jr. (the daughter).
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger Prepares to Become Bishop of Albany
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger’s family, friends and parishioners share thoughts and well wishes in this week’s special supplement.
Pope: Bishops Are Men Of Prayer, Evangelists
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis said bishops should act not like ambitious corporate executives but humble evangelists and men of prayer, willing to sacrifice everything for their flocks.
Statement by Albany’s Bishop Emeritus Howard J. Hubbard
It is with great joy that we welcome Bishop-Elect Edward Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Brooklyn, as the 10th diocesan bishop of Albany.
Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger on His Albany Appointment
How grateful I am to His Holiness Pope Francis for the awesome privilege to serve as pastor of all the wonderful people in the Diocese of Albany.