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A vision for the future … as seen by St. Lucy Day School
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Vision and eyesight are not the same thing. Students from St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments proved that during the Philadelphia Regional Future Cities Competition held Jan. 24 at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall in South Philadelphia. In the competition, seventh and eighth grade students […]
DVD teaches art and the Catholic faith
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Dawn Harris, a former homeschooling mother, took her love of art and teaching and the Catholic faith to develop a children’s DVD series called Granny Bee’s Art Angels, the latest in her homegrown business venture. When she was homeschooling her two children she searched for entertaining programs that incorporated […]
Local teacher creates web-based gradebook
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer DREXEL HILL – The days of hiding a homework assignment or a not-so-good report card from parents are over. GradeConnect, a web-based gradebook and course management system that allows parents to access their children’s homework and grades after teachers post them, is now available through the 20 archdiocesan secondary […]
Called to be disciples and missionaries
Our spiritual journeySister Ruth Bolarte All the baptized have received from Christ, as the Apostles did, the command of mission: “Go into the entire world and preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mk. 16:15). The Good News is Christ in whom we find true life as children of God. When we grasp how much God […]
Llamados a ser discípulos misioneros
Nuestro caminar spiritualHna. Ruth Bolarte Todos los bautizados han recibido de Cristo, como los Apóstoles, el mandato de misión: «Vayan por todo el mundo y anuncien la Buena Nueva a toda la creación» (Mc 16, 15). La Buena Nueva es Cristo en quien encontramos la verdadera vida como hijos de Dios. Cuando comprendemos el gran […]
Addressing Men’s Spiritual Needs
By JIM GAUGER Special to The CS&T “Let us strengthen one another.” It is a simple phrase from Romans 14:19 that carries a powerful message. It is also the theme of the first Men’s Spirituality Conference sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, March 7, at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County. […]
Wanted: Hispanic families that promote vocations
Between friendsMar Muñoz-Visoso Some time ago a bishop met with Hispanic groups in his diocese. They presented many concerns, including one from a married couple who asked him, “Bishop, please send us priests who understand us and will take care of us.” With a smile the bishop replied, “Of course. Give me your sons and […]
Se buscan: Familias hispanas que generen vocaciones
Entre amigosMar Muñoz-Visoso Hace algún tiempo un obispo se reunió con representantes de grupos hispanos de su diócesis. Entre las muchas inquie-tudes que le compartieron hubo un matrimonio que le dijo: «Señor obispo, por favor envíenos sacerdotes que cuiden de nosotros y nos entiendan». El obispo con una sonrisa respondió: «Por supuesto. Denme a sus […]
St. Paul teaches balance of humility, confidence
By Deacon Lou MalfaraSpecial to The CS&T As a manager of a large computer center, I was surrounded by very bright people. One such person was arrogant in dealing with clients and staff. I confronted him about his behavior, especially his demeaning attitude toward others. This behavior was not conducive to team work or to […]
Cardinal leads prayers in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T Cardinal Justin Rigali led the 26th Annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in West Philadelphia on Sunday, Jan. 18. There was a full house as the Cardinal stressed the need for the continuation of the dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]