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Movies
By John Mulderig
NEW YORK – An alternate title for director and co-writer Steven Spielberg’s emotionally rich autobiographical drama “The Fabelmans” (Universal) might have been “A Portrait of the Helmer as a Young Man.” One problematic subplot aside, Spielberg’s nostalgic look back at his own formative years, penned with Tony Kushner, is a beautifully crafted and touching delight. […]
Art
By Nora Hamerman
Catholic visitors to the National Gallery of Art in Washington during this holiday season will discover how the finest works of a renowned American painter John Singer Sargent reflected his lifelong passion for the art in Spain’s churches and convents. Sargent is the hero of the groundbreaking exhibit “Sargent and Spain,” which gathers works by […]
National
By Gregory A. Shemitz
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (CNS) — Corey Phelan, a minor league player with the Philadelphia Phillies, was living his dream, playing the game he loved, when his world suddenly turned upside down earlier this year. On April 14, while he was preparing for the 2022 season at the Phillies’ training complex in Clearwater, Fla., Phelan passed out […]
Columnists
By Fr. Rich Miserendino
“This is the King of the Jews.” Thus read the sign hanging above Jesus on the cross, as described in our Gospel (Lk 23:35-43) for the solemnity of Christ the King. Even though it was meant as a cruel joke and an insult, it happens to be true. Christ is the king of the Jews […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
ROME (CNS) — Ukraine, like any nation under attack, has a legitimate right to self-defense and to seek justice, but great care also must be taken to defend the hearts of Ukrainians from hatred and a desire for vengeance, said the Vatican secretary of state. When Jesus told his disciples to turn the other cheek, […]
National
BALTIMORE (CNS) — An advisory body to the U.S. bishops has called for the development of practical and pastoral guidance on gender dysphoria to help laypeople and clergy in their ministries in parishes, schools and other settings. The suggestion was among a series of proposals from the National Advisory Council that was included in a […]
Local
Parishes
By Bill O’Connor
The buildup before the soccer game was intense. The diocese advertised the event on social media and some of the priests mentioned the game to their parishioners. The National Honor Society was tapped to help with game preparation and concessions. As game time approached, the Wolves in their white jerseys contrasted sharply with the visiting […]
Global
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — “We can pray for Ukraine by saying, ‘Hurry up, Lord,’ ” Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims at his weekly general audience Nov. 16. After praying for victims of a terrorist attack Nov. 13 in Istanbul, the pope told people in St. Peter’s Square, “Our constant prayer is also for martyred Ukraine. […]
Columns
By Sr. Constance Veit
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us with its cornucopia of beloved traditions — from pilgrim scenes to turkey, pumpkin pie, parades and football. Today, however, the warm, nostalgic sentiments once associated with this holiday have been overshadowed by our 21st century indictment of the first Thanksgiving as a regrettable example of colonialism and the oppression […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Educators must always adapt, remain empathetic and grow with their students, Pope Francis told Catholic teachers. However, they must “beware of ideological colonization,” he said in a speech Nov. 12 to members of the World Union of Catholic Teachers and those taking part in its general assembly in Rome. “It is one […]
