| 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: 'Loose change' helps thousands threatened by malaria for lack of mosquito nets: Last year, Blanche White-Toole, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, met a man from East Africa who told her something that touched her heart. Education: Students portray their school values Bill Rockwell isn’t related to Norman Rockwell, but he’s been bitten by the art bug anyway. In the Parishes: This week, focus on Montgomery County's St. Peter Parish, Pottstown and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history. Vocation Series: Three stories, one decision: Long-haul trucking gives one great opportunities for seeing the world. If one is introspective, the inherent solitude can also be a great opportunity for sorting out one’s goals in life. Annette Marie Gailey discovered this in her own life. Holy Family of Nazareth Sister Michele Vincent Fisher, 37, remembers her mother telling her that when she was five she said she wanted to marry Jesus. Angela Mazzeo thought about joining the convent as a senior at Archbishop Ryan High School, but forgot about it while studying pharmacy at Temple University. | The Word Became Flesh Bush to make election-year visit to Pope in June; top issue is Iraq Pope John Paul II will meet with President George W. Bush in early June, and the top item on the agenda will be Iraq, sources in Rome said. 'For it is in giving that we receive' Sister Ida Marie Nicklas, O.S.F. the mission moderator at John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls, was listening to the radio when she heard about Children International — a nonprofit organization that has provided assistance to children and families struggling in terrible poverty for the last 68 years. 'As the Father sent me, so I send you' Cardinal Justin Rigali ordained four men to the priesthood May 15 and, citing the power of intercessory prayer and Christ’s Paschal Mystery, expressed his confidence that Christ would continue to call generous young men to follow in their footsteps. The 'Knights' know real charity Bill O’Callahan hasn’t had to remortgage his house. In fact, his four younger children’s undergraduate college expenses — tuition, room, board and books — have been paid in full by the Knights of Columbus. Science and Vatican agree: Cognitively disabled can recover “In America, it’s basically two months [in a hospital] and you’re out,” she said. “They give you a choice between warehousing your loved one in a nursing home, taking them home, or pulling the plug. People need another choice.” 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" | The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of May 20, 2004 Being involved in young adult ministry makes all the difference: Looking back over this past year, I realize how happy I am. I belong to a young adult community of believers and have developed special friendships. I have seen faith in action while meeting young adults with strong beliefs and values. Story
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