In this issue: Prayer: Jesus, on Prayer: Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to be part of a crowd listening to Jesus as He taught? What did His voice sound like? Was He an animated speaker? Did He use gestures to make a point? And once His listeners got past the point of mere curiosity, what deeper feelings did His words stir within them?
Black Catholic: A trinity of gifts for a faithful friend: The faithful turned out in great numbers to show their appreciation and love at St. Peter Claver Evangelization Center recently at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the many years of service given to the Black Catholic community by Mrs. Patricia Shelton.
Education: Innovative AP Math teacher brings together the world of math and arts: When you think of art and music you probably don’t think you need to know math, but Joseph Caruso — Cardinal Dougherty High School’s Advanced Placement Math teacher — will tell you that math makes the world go round, including the world of the arts.
In the Parishes: This week, focus on Chester County's Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, West Grove and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.
Vocation Series: 'In His will, we find our peace' Answering the call to the priesthood: Although Bishop-elect Joseph P. McFadden heard his calling to the priesthood at an early age, it wasn’t until he was 31-years-old that he gave up his promising career, and even a woman many thought he would marry, to become a priest. | The Word Became Flesh
Cardinal Justin Rigali's weekly column. Read it here!
City scholarship now open to all students
After recent urging by members of the Philadelphia City Council to include non-public school students in grants toward first-year college expenses, Mayor John F. Street and U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) announced July 19 the scholarship program has been expanded to encompass graduating seniors of non-public schools who reside in the city.
Help refurbish a local fountain that celebrates Catholics
Imagine a magnificent piece of sculpture honoring America’s fight for liberty and freedom, and showcasing Catholic heroes, being the talk of a national centennial celebration that attracted 25 million people to Philadelphia.
Bush attorneys file brief in defense of Terri's law
Attorneys for Florida Governor Jeb Bush filed an initial brief with the Florida Supreme Court in preparation for their defense of the constitutionality of Terri’s Law.
Have you fallen for the stem cell fairytale?
Embryonic stem cells have never been used to treat anything. Not a single human disease has ever been treated, let alone cured, by embryonic stem cells.
Indian Catholics in America celebrate their heritage with Cardinal Rigali
Although India is known as a predominantly Hindu country, there is a very faithful Catholic Church there, according to Father William G. Ayres, director of the Archdiocese’s Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees.
Order The CS&T's Bishop McFadden Special Supplement
The episcopal motto of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, “Mary the model - Jesus the center,” is fathomless in its theology and yet simple enough for everyone to understand. “I think Mary is the model of the Church, but in that model, Christ is always the center,” Bishop McFadden said. “The more that we center our faith on Jesus and His mother, and have a strong belief in their power over us, then I think we can transform the world.” | The Catholic Standard & Times
Issue of July 22, 2004 Catholic Sex in the City: Christopher West holds nothing back: Christopher West, the internationally acclaimed speaker and advocate for Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, held nothing back as he talked about sex as God intends it, during the summer kickoff meeting of the Theology on Tap program in Philadelphia.Story
Youth reflects on a great priest and wonderful friend, Bishop-elect McFadden: Bishop-elect McFadden has been one of the greatest role models a young man could have. His desire to reflect Christ to everyone leaves you with a sense of awe every time you see him.Story
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