Thanksgiving: Faith in action shows gratitude
Herman D. Ray celebrates the unique American holiday of Thanksgiving as his ancestors once did — by thanking the Creator.
‘Helpers’ needed to deliver Merry Christmas within St. Vincent de Paul family
Santa Claus has some reliable helpers in the Southwest, but could certainly use more — about 700 more.
For local Catholics, friar set for beatification an example of confidence, hospitality, humility
Fr. Eduardo Montemayor, SOLT, along with every other priest of his order, may owe his priesthood to Fr. Solanus Casey, the Franciscan friar set to be the second U.S.-born priest and first U.S.-born religious male to be beatified Nov. 18.
Puerto Rico archbishop sees spiritual rebirth after storm’s wrath
BALTIMORE (CNS) — Almost two months after the devastating winds and rains of Hurricane Maria pummeled the island of Puerto Rico, there is still no clear path to recovery.
Diocese honors veterans during seventh annual Red, White and Blue Mass
MESA — Nearly 1,900 worshippers honored the nation’s veterans in prayer, song and solemn ceremony during the Diocese of Phoenix’s seventh annual Red, White and Blue Mass Sunday, Nov. 5 All Saints Parish.
Blessed Solanus lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
DETROIT (CNS) — Blessed Solanus Casey always said that “as long as there is a spark of faith,” there can be no discouragement or sorrow, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes.
Advent beckons with hope, call to repent
We have lots of connections to your favorite resources and symbols you can break out beginning Dec. 3.
Focus on hope, love while fighting racism, urge speakers at Georgetown
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Government, religious and university leaders encouraged a standing-room-only crowd at Georgetown University not to lose hope in the battle against racism.
Life of African-American priest told through play ‘From Slave to Priest’
CHICAGO (CNS) — The life of Fr. Augustus Tolton already reads like a novel and now it is immortalized on stage with the new play “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” produced by St. Luke Productions from Battle Ground, Washington.
First week of Advent calls us to preparation, patience, memory
Reflection focuses on “the Lord is coming.” Christians patiently await the revelation of the face of God at Christmas.
