Catholics in America
By Bill Hurley, Associate An American Catholic sitting in a pew at Mass one Sunday, heard his pastor preach a homily on the Good Samaritan. Upon leaving Church he asked his priest “Who is my Neighbor?” What follows is a reply, a story I would hope would be preached to...
Joy Work
Sr. Regina Bechtle shares reflections about making space for joy in our lives.
Mary and the Month of May
Every May, for cradle Catholics like me, the smell of lilacs and lilies of the valley evokes memories of May crownings when school children honored Mary, queen of heaven, mother of Jesus and our mother. As we honor Mary in this month dedicated to her, we also...
Saint Louise de Marillac and Easter Zeal
Louise de Marillac zealously pursued the glory of God. Her zeal gave her the energy, often in spite of illness, to travel throughout France encouraging the Daughters of Charity and the Ladies of Charity to serve the poor with respect and compassion.
Some thoughts on Advocacy and Laudato Si’
By Sr. Carol De Angelo Earth Day 2022 is Friday, April 22, 2022. For me, advocacy work is about collaboration and building and strengthening mutually enhancing relationships. Advocacy work is accompanying others, as brothers and sisters, human and nonhuman, on the...
The Resurrection Faith
The quote speaks about the self-giving love that we celebrate on Holy Thursday, the mystery and pain of Jesus’ death on Good Friday, the hope of Holy Saturday and the promise and power of new life that is Easter.
Blessing and Call: Learning from our Hudson River
March 14, 2022 marks the 25th Anniversary of the International Day of Action for Rivers. At a meeting of Sisters of Charity of New York in January, 2003, Sr. Theresa Capria offered reflections on the community’s life and future, based on her “learnings from the...
Desiree’s Story
By Sr. Carol De Angelo The referral came through a family health agency. A 16-year-old pregnant mother had nowhere to live. Her mother had thrown her out of the house since she would be a bad influence on the other siblings. As Director of a New York Foundling...
Dignity for All: Conversations on the Death Penalty
By Associates Sandy Figueroa and Bill Hurley “Dignity and the Death Penalty” was the title of a webinar discussion featuring Cardinal Wilton Gregory and Sr. Helen Prejean. Both are strong proponents of eliminating the death penalty in all states. The...
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