MANY YEARS AGO, I was a young history teacher in a small Catholic school. It was, in most respects, a wonderful place, that was graced by a bevy of competent Ursuline sisters.
Author: settinger
Hearing the Whispers Of God’s Love
How is God calling you? Start with the advice that Pope Francis offers. It’s where the story of Elijah leaves off: “Listen to God’s still, small voice in your heart where God loves to talk with us and embrace us in His Love.”
Kevin Is Proof That Angels Still Exist Among Us
On Friday, Nov. 3, there was a solemn and beautiful celebration at St. Nicholas of Tolentine for Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate. The Mass was celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop James Massa who spoke so eloquently about the importance of the Word of God.
Day of the Poor
In the Gospel of St. John 8:12, the Lord Jesus states: “The poor you will always have with you.” Some interpret this passage to mean that there is nothing that we can do to ultimately alleviate the suffering of the poor in this world. They have always been there, and they always will be there.
Knowledge of Good, Evil
Dear Editor: The Devil is usually responsible for taking your clothes off but in the Genesis story God asked Adam and Eve who told them they were parading around in their birthday suits. The fig leaves were not enough to cover the shame of their souls so they hid in fear behind bushes away from their best friend when God came to visit.
A Compassionate Solution
Dear Editor: In August, reader Ed Moffitt projected his feelings of being troubled by what our Pope Francis has publicly stated about the President and building the wall. Pope Francis’ view is public opposition of our president who wants to keep our country safe from harm; his primary duty as president.
Cathedral’s Role Models
Dear Editor: In this year of vocations, the recent passing of Msgr. Conrad Dietz reminded me of how important to a vocation to the religious life is the example of priests and religious like him, and how we should tell them that while they are alive.
Unreasonable Gridironer
Dear Editor: I, for one, am more than just disappointed in Colin Kaepernick.
Proud of Pioneer Deacons
Dear Editor: Many thanks “Two Deacons Celebrate Their 25th Year of Service” (Oct. 24). It was my pleasure to teach in the Diaconate Formation Program during those early years and I well remember the dedication of the candidates.
Fearless Hispanic Leader
Dear Editor: I knew San Juan’s Archbishop Roberto González in the late 1970s/early 1980s when he was a parish priest at St. Pius V parish in the South Bronx.