VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With so many direct attacks on human life, from abortion to war, Pope Francis said he is worried that so few people are involved in pro-life activities. Reciting the Angelus prayer at the Vatican Feb. 4, Pope Francis marked Italy’s Pro-Life Sunday and also called for a day of prayer and
During last week’s celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Mount Carmel School honored many individuals who have, in one way or another, embodied this year’s theme of “learn, Serve, lead, Succeed” and have fulfilled the school’s mission to “educate the whole person to see with Christ’s eyes.” ALUMKNIGHT OF THE YEAR At Saturday’s Night with the
After the trauma and suffering of the war years, plus the rebuilding and beginning all over again of the early post-war years, the 1950’s ushered in a time of new hope. The “Dream” was alive and well, waiting for new horizons. For the Mercedarian Missionaries, this “newness” was to be found in brand-new educational endeavors
There are two significant dates coming up this week: • Tuesday, February 13th is Wear orange day, in honor of “Respect Week” during February’s designated Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Anything orange-colored will do—t-shirts, shoes, hats- –and the brighter, the better! The idea is to attract the eye. (to learn more, visit www.loveisrespect.org where you
The headlines in recent weeks report one celebrity or government official after another being accused of sexual harassment. These allegations include groping, inappropriate sexual talk in the workplace, all the way to the sexual molestation of children and even rape. Many of those accused have admitted some truth to the allegations and resigned their position
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Lv 13, 1-2. 44-46 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun ‘Leviticus’ Ilek-ña i Saina as Moises yan Aaron, “Yanggin mambula osino umannuk latti’ pat lumåmlam i lassas i taotåo pues debidi u masuspetcha na nasarinu gui’. Ennåo na tåotåo debidi u makonni’ guatu para i pali’ as Aaron, osino guatu gi unu
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Listening to the Scripture readings at Mass is hearing God speak directly to his people, offering spiritual sustenance and needed guidance for life’s difficult journey, Pope Francis said. For that reason, the prescribed texts should never be skipped or substituted during the Mass, lectors should read clearly and people should always
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A coalition of Jesuit schools and universities is encouraging those in their network and beyond to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by sending cards to lawmakers, asking them and others to “love your neighbor” and send “migrants welcome” Valentine’s Day messages from Feb. 11-18. “On Valentine’s Day, show your love to your
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Consecrated men and women reflect the light of Christ and are witnesses to that light “in a world that is often shrouded in shadow,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, said Jan. 29. “They are the glory of God’s people. We pray for the perseverance of consecrated men and women
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Priests and bishops need to model themselves after Jesus, who never posted inconvenient office hours or shied away from people and their problems, Pope Francis said in a morning homily. “Jesus throws himself into the midst of the people,” showing them tenderness, closeness and offering immediate healing — the very same
