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3 days ago“Take a chance on dignity. There is no America without democracy. There is no democracy without healthy debate. And there is no healthy debate without dignity.” — Tim Shriver’s Commencement Address... -
a week agoBy Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection **Recommended by Pope Leo XIV** “Twice in recent weeks, Pope Leo XIV has brought up a book that essentially spells out his spiritual MO. When asked in a Dec. 2... -
2 weeks ago“Take courage! I have overcome the world. ” (John 16:33) “ (Pope) Leo XIV concluded his Angelus address with a powerful missionary call: “You, young pilgrims of hope, will be witnesses of this to the... -
3 weeks ago“Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart is the founder and servant mother of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth in the Archdiocese of Boston. She lived through four wars in Middle East. In 1993, as a young... -
Are you ready for Lent, for a Season of Grace, and the opportunity to be ‘Welcomed Home to Healing?’a month ago“Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our...
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Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney's Column
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October 10
“On Nov. 2, 1989, Cardinal John O’Connor penned an unforgettable headline for his weekly column in Catholic New York: “Help Wanted: Sisters of Life.” This small seed planted 33 years ago has grown into a thriving community of 130 Sisters, established in 10 cities.Read More -
October 3
In place of my column this week, I invite you to take the time to prayerfully read the Homily (below) given by Bishop David O’Connell at the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Trenton. The Mass preceded the first-ever statewide Rally and March for Life this past Thursday, Sept. 26 at our State Capitol.Read More -
September 19
“Historic,” I like the word, but I also believe that it can be a very challenging word. I was happy to see it used in the headline of an article on the front page of last week’s Beacon.Read More
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