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Advent traditions of one Downingtown family
By Christie L. ChicoineCS&T Staff Writer DOWNINGTOWN – Praying the Christmas novena is a treasured tradition of John and Donna Kurtz’s family of St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown. “It’s a magnificent time,” John said. “We call upon the Holy Spirit to draw us closer to Jesus and to contemplate the mystery of the Incarnation … […]
Filling the Cathedral to its rafters with music
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T Their motto is “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord.” That’s certainly biblical but self-deprecating to describe their church music as “noise.” The “they” in question are several hundred church musicians – choir directors, organists, pianists and choristers – who gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and […]
One year celebration of God’s work
Youth of the KingdomMaría Reyes “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13) A familiar quote from St. Paul ironically happens to be one of my own personal inspirations as I reflect on my experience as coordinator of Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese. I can’t help but […]
Celebrando un año del trabajo de Dios
Jóvenes del reinoMaría Reyes «Todo lo puedo en aquel que me fortalece» (Fil. 4:13). Esta cita familiar de san Pablo irónicamente es una de mis propias inspiraciones este año cuando reflexiono sobre mi experiencia como coordinadora de la Pastoral Juvenil. No puedo dejar de mirar hacia atrás al día que recibí las noticias que sería […]
St. Paul shows the way to deeper life of prayer
By Deacon Lou MalfaraSpecial to The CS&T I recently gave a talk to St. William’s Sodality about praying the rosary as a contemplative method, citing the teaching of several saints. As I completed the homily, I remember being frozen in my shoes watching the faces of these venerable ladies, mostly all senior citizens, who have […]
Using Advent to connect with inactive Catholics
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Several parishes throughout the Archdiocese will be offering a special Advent program designed to reach out to inactive Catholics before Christmas. The event called “Do you hear what I hear?” is an evening of caroling, trivia, fellowship, prayer and surprises that will help anyone celebrate Advent. “People listen to […]
An Advent S.O.S.
By Most Reverend Daniel E. ThomasAuxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia We are all familiar with that international Morse code “S.O.S.,” universally recognized as a warning or distress signal. Most people have come to know it as “Save Our Ship.” We are also all too familiar with the fact that, once again this year, even before Halloween, […]
Learning to live after the loss of a child
By Arlene EdmondsSpecial to The CS&T YARDLEY – The sanctuary at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in Yardley was a place of healing Monday evening. Nearly 60 families, all of which lost a child, pre-registered for this Mass of remembrance and healing. At the second annual Mass, grieving parents and other relatives were able to […]
Dentist puts lessons for success in book
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer What can a dentist teach you about business success? A lot, according to Dr. Joseph Capista, a nationally renowned cosmetic dentist who shares his insights gleaned from three decades of experience in his new book, “What Can a Dentist Teach You about Business, Life and Success? Discover Secrets to […]
Is Christ our King?
From our VicarMsgr. Hugh J. Shields In this past month or two I have attended both national and local meetings where the challenges, achievements, failures, hopes and statistics of our Hispanic community have been discussed in the wider context of the American Catholic Church, the U.S.A. at large, and even in terms of the impact […]