Psalm 147: Called by God, Called by Name
Sandy Howison
July 24, 2019
“God numbers all the stars, calls each of them by name.” —Psalm 147:4
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Reel Time
Rose Pacatte, FSP
July 15, 2019
The Dead Don’t Die
Writer-director Jim Jarmusch’s latest film about a zombie apocalypse in small-town middle America premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where I served on the ecumenical jury last May. Although much applauded, the droll, sociopolitical comedy did not win any prizes.
Eucharist: The Promise of Life
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
July 2, 2019
As Catholics, we consider the Eucharist to be one of the most significant and important doctrines of our faith.
St. Francis of Assisi: Artisan of Peace
Murray Bodo, OFM
July 2, 2019
Interior peace is the awareness that God is and dwells in all of creation, and from that awareness flows the other three necessary elements of Pope Francis’s statement, namely, concern for nature, justice for the poor, and commitment to society.
Catholic Charities, Franciscan Sisters, and the ‘Yardville Babies’
Bernard Keele, OFM
July 1, 2019
The year is 1965. Sometime in October. Somewhere in New Jersey. The hallways of this house are institutionalized–an odd mixture of warmth and coldness. Baby cribs can be seen in the various rooms. Nurse attendants, religious sisters by the way they dress, can be seen in their relevant activities and assignments. One sister in particular, takes an infant from its mother’s arms and smiles. The young mother holds an air of confusion and pensive concern. With regret and sadness, she slowly removes her hospital gown with her eyes on the child.
Faith and Family for June 30: Journey to Jerusalem
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 26, 2019
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LK 9:51-62
When the days for Jesus’ being taken up were fulfilled,
he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,
and he sent messengers ahead of him.
On the way they entered a Samaritan village
to prepare for his reception there,
but they would not welcome him
because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem.
When the disciples James and John saw this they asked,
Here’s to Strong Women
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 25, 2019
I grew up in a family of three girls, and my parents taught my sisters and me that we are capable of doing anything we put our minds to.
Meet the Holy Galilean Women
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
June 24, 2019
The holy Galilean women may not be in the forefront in Scripture, but they had a front-row seat to Jesus’ extraordinary life and ministry.
Party of One: Grace and the Single Life
Susan Klemond
June 24, 2019
These singles are awake and open to God, leading lives filled with faith, strong relationships, and community engagement.
Mister Rogers’ Legacy
Janice Lane Palko
June 24, 2019
Fred “Mister” Rogers changed the world with his message of love and respect for our neighbor. The Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, continues to spread that message.