By Katie Scott, Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — A burst of power from her legs carries Katherine Monogue across the dance floor while her arms become a blur of precise movements. Under a black leotard worn during a rehearsal for a recent performance, the ballerina’s stomach muscles flex, keeping the center of her
NEW YORK (CNS) — Members of the Catholic lay ecclesial movement Communion and Liberation are gearing up for their annual gathering in New York City, a three-day event featuring lectures, music and socializing. Labeled a “cultural event,” the free gathering takes place Jan. 13-15 in New York City and features talks by scientists, writers, economists
By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON (CNS) — Participants in the annual March for Life always have two identical memories: the brisk January chill on the streets of the nation’s capital, and the long bus ride. For some, such as the 600 marchers affiliated with the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, the march
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic organizations and other faith groups say they are happy with the Obama administration’s last-minute decision to end a type of national Muslim registry. The National Security Exit-Entry Registration System, known as NSEERS, began under the George W. Bush administration following the 9/11 attacks and asked
When I was a youngster I loved superhero comics. Every Friday I would receive my allowance, about 25 cents, and would go for a walk with my Dad to the nearest news vendor where I would buy the latest Superman or Bat man comic for 10 cents. I learned how to read with those comics.
It’s that time of the year! Many families woke up on Christmas and New Year’s Day to a loudspeaker playing Chamorro Christmas carols in front of their house. Most of them purposely woke up early to welcome the Niño groups of their respective parish whom they know will bring the image of the Niño (Child
on a cool morning after a stroll along a steep, rocky, and winding route of pre-internet days, I found a secluded area to rest. The serenity of the forest was friendly and inviting, where a soul can easily encounter its God. I watch in awe, as schools of multicolored birds float free of time, and
Jesus offended people. He didn’t fit their expectations of what a religious leader should be. He was too messy. If you needed healing it was likely he would spit on the ground and then pick up the spittle mixed with some dirt and make a mud paste that he would wipe on your eye or
It has been an eventful 2016 for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa and before North Star ventures into the New Year, it is necessary that we look at some of the events of the past year that will make us grateful to God and hopeful in 2017. 1. We have a Shepherd! Without doubt the
