'God Bless America'
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was covering a parish on Long Island in my home diocese. As it was for so many around the world, it was a dramatic and frightening moment. The parish was located about one hour from ...
The best of teachers
This coming Sunday, our nation recognizes and celebrates fathers. While this may be a secular occasion, it is one that dovetails nicely with Catholic sensibilities. So let me begin this week by expressing ...
Patron saints
One of the distinctive features of the Catholic faith is the naming of saints. The Church recognizes men and women who lived lives of extraordinary faith and witness by the process of beatification and ...
'Jesus, gentle and humble of heart . . .'
Last week, I wrote concerning God's plan for the renewal of humanity. Through the Prophet Ezekiel, God promised to give His people a new heart, a heart of flesh. This prophecy found its ultimate ...
'Jesus, gentle and humble of heart . . .'
Last week, I wrote concerning God's plan for the renewal of humanity. Through the Prophet Ezekiel, God promised to give His people a new heart, a heart of flesh. This prophecy found its ultimate fulfillment ...
God is Love
''I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 36:26) There are so many ways ...
Sacrifice
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the funeral of State Trooper Kevin Trainor, a young trooper who fell in the line of duty. At his funeral, Gov. Healey and Colonel Noble of the State Police spoke ...
'One Nation Under God'
In July of 2024, tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. It was an extraordinary week of faith with prayer, catechesis, and fellowship. Along with ...
