In this week’s edition, The Tablet looks at nature’s beauty and bounty as the summer harvests from many backyard gardens begin to flourish.
Editorials
In Defense of the Mother & Child
Over the last two weeks the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new transgender guidance programs on how biological men can “chestfeed” infant babies.
As The Tablet Sees It: Summertime and Living Your Faith
As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s founding, we know the hazy, lazy days of summer cannot be far behind. This time of the year is known for relaxation, vacation, and enjoying the good life.
Pray This Month to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On June 16, the Church celebrated the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is a day in which, liturgically and spiritually, we as a Church give thanks and praise to the God who is Love Incarnate, Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Celebrating All Of the Fathers
Fatherhood. It’s a pillar on which the Catholic faith has rested since the very beginning. We call God our Father. Our bedrock prayer begins with the invocation, “Our Father.” Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, we begin with the words: “In the name of the Father.” The title we give our ordained priests is…Father.
The Church Celebrates The Body and Blood
The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is one of the most important teachings of the Church. In fact, when Christ instituted the Church at the Last Supper, he gave his disciples bread and said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” And then he gave them wine and said, “This is my blood of the covenant.”
Anti-Catholic Attacks Need Quick, Strong Responses
Events that made headlines this past week show us that anti-Catholic actions are becoming increasingly acceptable in society: From a college professor threatening volunteers from the Catholic Students Association of Hunter College, the Catholic Center at NYU, and Students for Life of America — who were handing out pro-life informational brochures on campus — to a professional sports team inviting an anti-Catholic group to be honored, then disinviting them in the wake of the backlash, only to re-invite them.
Celebrating the Arrival Of the Holy Spirit
This Sunday, we celebrate the end of the Easter season with Pentecost Sunday.
Honoring Brothers and Sisters in the Diocese
This weekend the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrates the jubilee years of the religious brothers and sisters serving our communities.
A Special Message To All Mothers
“If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way your mother told you to in the beginning,” goes an anonymous quote.