Church & Spirituality

Easter Chapel

Easter: The Resurrection Narratives

Easter is at the center of our faith. Paul affirms: “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).

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Ugly artwork depicting Saint Joseph

Two Feasts for Saint Joseph?

On March 19, we celebrate Saint Joseph, husband of Mary. On May 1, we celebrate Saint Joseph the Worker. Why are there two feasts for the same saint? The worldwide Church has long honored St. Joseph, and his feast entered ...
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mosaic of the sacred heart of jesus

Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Symbol of Love and Mercy

Every feast day has a story, and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is no exception.
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The sacrament of reconciliation is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, N.Y. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

‘I Confess’: Fearing the Sacrament of Reconciliation

I have a confession to make: I haven’t participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 30 years....
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