In this issue: Prayer: Poverty of Spirit: “Poverty of spirit is the meeting point of heaven and earth,” writes the German Catholic theologian, Johannes B. Metz, “the mysterious place where God and man encounter each other, the point where infinite mystery meets concrete reality.”
Black Catholic: All Catholics should know: Black History Month, we can learn of some contributions by black women. These women are from every walk of life. Their one common factor is love for God. In fact, some even gave their lives for their faith. They are saints and/or present day holy women.
Education: Catholic Education: Celebrating gold and silver anniversaries The Cardinal said that Catholic educators contribute greatly to building up the Church for generations to come. The Cardinal acknowledged the sacrifices the educators make to cultivate the moral and religious character of a generation of young Catholic people.
In the Parishes: This week, focus on Chester County's SS. Philip and James Parish, Exton and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.
Vocation Series: Lay Vocations: Courtroom to the ghetto: lawyer turns missionary Why would a young, successful lawyer with a seemingly perfect life give it all up for a life of poverty and service?
To some Karen Pushaw’s decision seemed pure insanity. To her it meant answering her call from God. | Fetal pain bill could save lives
A bill that would require babies be anesthetized before being aborted, which is pending in Virginia, is being called a "dagger at the heart of the abortion rights movement."
'We want to bear witness'
Cardinal Justin Rigali joined The Helpers of God's Precious Infants on Saturday, Feb. 21 as they processed to the Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania abortion clinic near 12th and Locust streets, for the recitation of the rosary.
New technology for high-risk pregnancies
Women are delaying childbearing, which exposes them to risks younger women don't face. Find out about the new methods of natural family planning and how women can take advantage of the advanced reproductive health care they deserve.
Cardinal to pray with Manayunk faithful
Cardinal Justin Rigali has expressed his desire to pray with the faithful of Manayunk as the feasibility study for the restructuring of the five Manayunk schools contunues throughout the year.
'The Word Became Flesh'
Cardinal Rigali begins a weekly column. Read it here!
'The John Jay College Study'
Cardinal Rigali explains the John Jay College Study results.
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Issue of February 26, 2004 Q&A with YAM's: The first Sunday of each month, one young adult ministry in the Archdiocese sponsors Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Pau. On March 7 at 5 p.m., the young adults of St. Joseph Parish, 4 Corners ministry, will sponsor Mass. Read the CS&T's first young adult ministry profile, “Q&A with YAM’s.”. Story
"Rain, Rain Go Away" Opening the umbrella of faith: Did you forget your umbrella last time it poured? Is God your "fair-weather friend?" When things aren’t going our way — when we need God the most in our lives — why do we stray from Him? Story
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