By Fr. Ken Hezel, SJ, for the North Star Bishop Robert Barron, of Word on Fire website, is now filming a video about St Ignatius of Loyola for his series on “Catholicism Pivotal Players” . Daily he posts excerpts on line from Ignatian sites: the church of the Gesu in Rome, the former offices of
As Mount Carmel School readies for the new school year, the school is welcoming back most of last year’s teachers and staff, as well as some new and not-so-new faces. Frances Taimanao, 8th Grade English Teacher Frances Taimanao is no stranger to the school, having taught at the school and served as principal for many
Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need, Who did on the Cross forsaken show us mercy’s perfect deed; We, your servants, bring the worship not of voice alone but heart: Consecrating to your purpose every gift which you impart. Still your children wander homeless; Still the hungry cry for bread;
God gives us two gifts every day; the gift of CHOICE and the gift of CHANCE. The choice to live a good life and the chance to live it best. The choice to let go of yesterday’s hurts and regrets and the chance to have peace with others and oneself. The choice to recognize your
I recently received a video attached to a text message from my youngest son that showed him and his girlfriend in Hawaii. They were accompanied by my daughter and her family, as well as his girlfriend’s brother. They were on a beach trying not to get too wet as the waves pounded on the shore
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Gn 18, 20-32 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun ‘Genesis’ Dispues ilek-ña i Saina as Abrahan, “Guåha siha manmakkat na akusasion kontra Sudoma yan Gumora, yan sen dångkulu isao-ñiha. Debidi bai Hu hånåo påpa’ para bai Hu kétungu’ kåo manmagåhit i akusasion ni Hu hunguk pat åhi’.” Intonsis må’pus i dos
July is an exciting month in the life of Mother Margarita Maria Maturana, because during this month God graced her with several glorious events. July 23 – Mother Margarita went to her heavenly home on July 23, 1934. July 24 – When Mother Margarita was declared “Blessed” in 2006, the Catholic Church assigned July 24th
A scholar of the law asked Jesus about what to do to inherit eternal life. He asked just to test him. Jesus’ answer was a question whether he’s aware about the commandments. Masterfully, the scholar enumerated the commandments about love of God and love of neighbor. Theoretically, he passed the test but the Lord wants
The Diocese of Erie is located in North Western Pennsylvania. This is the heart of the “rust belt”. years ago a lot of industry was located here. It was in this region that the oil industry had its beginning and the bulk of the steel industry was located for many years. In recent decades however
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Gn 18, 1-10a Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun ‘Genesis’ Finatoigui si Abrahan nu i Saina gi fi’un i trongkun ‘terebinth’ giya Mamre, mientras matåta’chung gi intrådan i gimå’-ña palapåla, anai esta mamaipi i ha’åni. Anai tumalak hilu’, ha li’i’ tres na lalåhi manotohgi gi uriyå-ña. Anai ha li’i’ esti siha,
