The week of Jan. 18-22 was a time for pro-life activities at Christ the King H.S., Middle Village. Throughout grades nine to 12, the goal was to expand students’ knowledge on abortion.
Up Front and Personal
Catholic Education: Today and Tomorrow
When I told people I was going to Rome, the first thing they told me was to enjoy the sights and the food. Needless to say that sounded great, but the reason for my trip was to attend the World Congress on Catholic Education with the theme: Educating Today and Tomorrow.
Remembering a Modern-Day Don Bosco
From 1992 to 2002, St. Joseph’s parish, Astoria, had its own Don Bosco in the person of Patrick J. Raspante, known to all simply as “Rick.”
Keeping Elders Connected Is a Work of Mercy
Just as the poor and elderly were marginalized in St. Jeanne Jugan’s day, they are often left behind in the communications revolution of today when they lack the means or the know-how to keep up with the latest technology.
Year of Mercy Can Be A Chance to Grow
January invites us to dig deeper into the mystery we have just commemorated. Leaving the eggnog and the parties behind, we ask ourselves just what the Incarnation really means in our lives.
Making Christmas Mystery a Reality
Each of us should be the birthday gift given to the Christ child that He might live His life in each of us.
Caution: This Is Your Brain on Television
Perhaps the iconic public-service TV ad urging viewer to reject drugs will have to be changed to reflect the study’s findings: “This is your brain. … This is your brain on television.”
To Richmond Hill Parish, A Child Is Born
Father Christopher Heanue reflects on how God invited the people of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, to rejoice in the gift of life when a healthy newborn baby boy was left in the parish manger.
The Best Christmas Gifts I Ever Received
“If I knew things would no longer be, I would have tried to remember better.” That’s a line from the 1990 movie “Avalon,” which comes to mind every Christmas season because it’s a time of year that prompts me to reflect on the past and the best gift I ever received.
Message of Advent Is That Good Will Win
One of the eighth-grade Confirmation students that I teach religion to made a startling statement. She said, “I think there is more evil in the world than good. Look at all the wars, all the hatred, all the killing.” I had to agree that this is how it appears. But I noted that often only negative events get into the news, not the myriad acts of love and service many people perform daily.