The contents of the Gospel of Mark are traditionally traced to Peter, (meaning he was Mark’s source). John is attributed to John, and John is considered to be the “beloved disciple” and the “eyewitness” about whom we hear in the fourth Gospel.
As The Tablet Sees It
Experiencing the Lord’s Passion
Interestingly enough, the rubrics for the Mass of this Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion state the following: “After the narrative of the Passion, a brief homily should take place, if appropriate. A period of silence may also be observed.”
State of Dis-Union For Catholic Values
On Thursday, March 7, President Joe Biden presented the State of the Union address.
Mary, Queen of Women’s History
During the month of March, the secular world celebrates Women’s History Month. In a particular way, the world reflects on the important roles that women have made, and are making, in society.
Ukraine — Two Years After Russian Invasion
Feb. 24 marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion into Ukraine.
Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage Begins
In Rome, they have a great tradition of visiting Station Churches, which are churches in Rome that are appointed for special morning and evening liturgical celebrations during Lent.
Celebrating A Catholic Education
And so ends another Catholic Schools Week, with the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrating Catholic education within all its schools and academies.
Catholics Who Helped Make Black History
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17). Once again, another Black History Month has begun. The announced national theme for the 2024 observance is “African Americans and the Arts,” a focus on African, Caribbean, and African American experiences in film, music, literature, fashion, architecture, visual and performing arts, and other forms of cultural expression.
We Marched, & Must Always March for Life
The 2024 March for Life was an important time. Yes, we still suffer from the effects of Roe v. Wade (1973), that U.S. Supreme Court decision that has so shaped the last 50-plus years of existence, so much for the worse, in our beloved nation, the United States of America.
Speak Up in the Second Round of the Synod
After the first session of the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality — which we as a Church prepared for in our parishes, nationally, and internationally — concluded in October 2023, there are many questions that the Church needs to focus on as we prepare for the second session of the Synod on Synodality, which will be held in October 2024 at the Vatican.
