By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
The common posture of the congregation is a symbol of a community at worship united by faith, and it also fosters that sense of unity.
1/6/17
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By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
Certain saints are regarded as having particular "specialties" — either because of the history of that saint's life or the record of certain favors being granted through their intercession.
1/6/17
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By Russell Shaw
As Americans await a volatile, unpredictable new president, many are understandably nervous at the prospect of a chief executive so largely an unknown quantity as this one. In these circumstances, the need for a free, responsible press unafraid to hold an incoming president to a measure of accountability he may not be eager to practice has never been greater. But is the traditional news media up to the task?
1/5/17
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By Bill Dodds
For one year, long ago, my four siblings and I were all in grade school at the same time. Once, we were all teenagers together. Now, we’re all in our 60s. When we get together, which is always fun, we spend a bit a time playing “remember when?” and “can you believe how […]
1/5/17
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By Elizabeth Foss
I thought that turning the page to a new year would somehow be magical. It would make all things new. I had hope in the power of the calendar. Last Christmas, I settled into a romantic meditation on the Blessed Mother and the Baby and all the hope the Christmas story offered.
12/29/16
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By Ashleigh Buyers
When recycling your Catholic Heralds, consider making Christmas ornaments.
12/21/16
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By Thomas J. Craughwell
Mother Seton’s life coincides with the birth of the United States and the rise of the Catholic Church in America.
12/21/16
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By John G Kines, Jr.
Dear Editor, When December dawns, thoughts turn to the greatest of all seasons — Christmas. A lot of customs have become associated with Christmas since the reason for this great season was born more than 2,000 years ago. The birth of Christ changed the world and offered hope and eternal life to all that believe […]
12/20/16
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Camels in the cathedral
At the end of such a long pilgrimage we can understand something important about the willingness these Magi had to learn from the journey and to learn from the Child. The experiences of the pilgrimage of life are similar