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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 […]
¿Es Cristo nuestro Rey?
De nuestro vicarioMons. Hugh J. Shields Durante los dos meses pasados yo he participado en reuniones locales y nacionales donde los retos, logros, fallas, esperanzas y estadísticas de nuestra comunidad hispana han sido considerados en el contexto más amplio de nuestra Iglesia católica estadounidense, los Estados Unidos en su totalidad, y aún en términos del […]
More than 1,300 gather for Catholic Life Congress
By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T RADNOR – “Disciples on the Journey” was the theme as catechists, teachers and parishioners came together for Catholic Life Congress held Nov. 8 at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. “First of all, we are disciples of the Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, and Son of Mary,” Auxiliary […]
This mom is an Irish Potato candy maven
By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer Some might be surprised to learn that the Irish Potato candy, often savored during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, is actually a Philadelphia invention, not an Irish one. And Jodi Boylan, the owner of Emerald Confections retail store in the Somerton section of Philadelphia, is a leading seller of the […]