Jesus’ Mighty Deeds
John R. Barker, OFM
May 12, 2020
There is nothing more fundamental to the Christian faith than the belief that God heals.
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Advent Wreath: A Popular Symbol
Susan Hines-Brigger
May 12, 2020
One of the most recognizable Catholic symbols of the Advent season is the Advent wreath.
Substituting for the Gloria
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
For the past few years, from midnight Christmas through Epiphany, the director of music in our parish has elected to use “Angels We Have Heard on High” instead of the Gloria. What is proper in this regard?
Donating to Light the Sanctuary Candle
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
My parish church has recently begun the practice of accepting money to have the sanctuary candle lit in memory of deceased parishioners. The donation is $10 for the week. Is this an acceptable practice? Several people believe this should not take place.
Did God Hate Esau?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
Malachi 1:1-3 says: “An oracle. The word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi. ‘I have loved you,’ says the LORD; but you say, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ says the LORD: ‘yet I loved Jacob, but hated Esau; I made his mountains a waste, his heritage a desert for jackals.’”
Purgatory and Praying for the Dead
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
A Christian friend says that the Bible contains no references to purgatory. What is the basis for the Church’s teaching about this? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?
Frequently Asked Questions about Christmas
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
Answers to some often asked questions about the Christmas season.
The Many Lives of Chris Padgett
Christopher Heffron
May 12, 2020
Chris Padgett cannot keep still. In the hour we’ve spent together, Padgett, though seated, has burned more calories than most runners can manage in a 5K.
The Mighty Macs: The Story Behind the Film
B.G. Kelley
May 12, 2020
“College basketball was a men’s club, ” emphasizes Cathy Rush, the Hall of Fame coach who led Immaculata to that seemingly impossible 1972 national title. “Look, games were played on Monday afternoons at three o’clock. Nobody but the parents and a few friends even came. Nobody cared about women’s basketball. It was just our little thing. “
Sharing the Word for May 12, 2020
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
May 12, 2020
We sometimes experience confusion and uncertainty. But Jesus promises His peace to us. There is no need to be afraid.