In this issue: Prayer: The seven mansions of the soul There’s a kingdom inside you, a magnificent castle filled with mystical delights and supernatural adventures. This interior castle is the domain of those willing to let go of the worldly in order to grasp the otherworldly. What is this kingdom and where can we find it?
Black Catholic: Radio journalist's road to Catholicism: Motivating people to do great things is not a skill one learns in college. It comes from experience, from hands-on contact, from a heart that truly understands. No one has experienced more of its 24 year history than Director Patricia Shelton.
Education: Here is your college commencement schedule Find out when and who is speaking at area Catholic universities and colleges.
In the Parishes: This week, focus on Philadelphia South's St. John the Evangelist Parish, Philadelphia and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.
Vocation Series: From the Brook: A weekly profile of members of the ordination class of 2004 from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood. This week, hear from Rev. Mr. Joseph Philip Lea. | The Word Became Flesh
Cardinal Justin Rigali's weekly column. Read it here!
Celebrating outstanding Catholic women: 'God is in charge:' A mother's testimony
“You’re not in charge, God is.” That’s what Mary McGuire said to the doctors who told her that her premature baby would probably not survive or would lapse into a permanent vegatative state.
Celebrating outstanding Catholic women: Help for today's Catholic mothers
There are certain parenting problems that only Christian mothers can understand. How do we raise children not to run from the rigors of defending faith, life and love in today’s society? How do we protect them from worldly vices?
'Jesus, you've got to breathe for me'
“Jesus, you’ve got to breathe for me. I just can’t do it anymore.” This was the last thing Jill Hawkins-Scheiter remembered praying as doctors desperately fought to save her life just five days after she gave birth to her first child, a baby girl.
Faith inspires popular news anchor
Pat Ciarrocchi, veteran news anchor at KYW-TV Channel 3, has a well-known and long-standing devotion to St. John Neumann.
'Mothers' Home:' Mothers who chose life
Shakeera and Dayna have one thing in common: A haven called Mothers’ Home, which helped them embrace the gift of life.
Homosexuality: The untold story
The Catholic Standard and Times is publishing a six-part series that focuses exclusively on the untold side of what is known to the medical, social, scientific and religious communities about homosexuality. This week, "Known causes of same-sex attraction"
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Issue of May 6, 2004The 2004 May Queen, Mary Finley nominated by Kathleen Iepson: "Adopted" granddaughter Kathleen Iepson nominated May Queen 2004, Mary Finley, because of her honest, faithfilled, giving, loving and courageous ways. Story
Is Camp Overbrook calling you? Want to meet other teens this summer, while providing a fun and educational experience for children? Camp Overbrook could be for you! Story
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