In this issue: Prayer: Mary, Queen of Angels: When a third of the angels rebelled against God, the ensuing battle was far from a symbolic biblical war story. This battle was fought in realms far beyond the limitations of earthly power. In fact, it was all the more terrifying because it was not fought in the physical realm, but in the eternal vastness of spirit.
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: Cardinal praises future Catholic educators: Today, we gather at a moment when the Church sends you out to share in a teaching mission that is her own but that comes from the Lord. How grateful we are that this Alliance exists and benefits so many in Catholic education, both the leaders and the students themselves.
In the Parishes: This week, focus on Chester Bucks County's St. Ephrem Parish, Bensalem and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.
Vocation Series: The Vincentians: Answering God's call through works of mercy: Jack Timlin was a member of a family where religious vocations were openly discussed and encouraged. It wasn’t particularly surprising that after graduating from St. Martin of Tours School in Oxford Circle, in 1966, he went straight to a Vincentian minor seminary. | The Word Became Flesh
Cardinal Justin Rigali's weekly column. Read it here!
Post-abortion depression: Women have a right to know
Eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, suicidal urges, anxiety and panic attacks are just some of the symptoms of post-abortion depression, according to congressional findings in the recently introduced bill known as the Post-Abortion Depression Research and Care Act (H.R. 4543).
Can the Pope's statement help protect Terri? Only six months ago, Bob Schindler stood in the back of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Southampton, his eyes filled with tears as he told a reporter, “I’m just overwhelmed at coming home again and being in our church. I’m so thankful. I’m so grateful.”
Adventures in Song: The Archdiocesan Boys Choir
The Archdiocesan Boys Choir is not your average singing club. For boys age 7 to 16 years, it’s more like a spiritual adventure that occasionally reaches global proportions.
St. John Hospice: Where lives change
After 30 years of drug addiction and living on and off the streets, 42-year-old Randy is ready for a new beginning and he’s getting it with the help of St. John’s Hospice.
Through a doctor's eyes: Partial-birth abortion
There are certain aspects of the abortion debate that only a doctor can know. Standing on the front line, doctors see and hear things the average person may never know unless one of these doctors chooses to speak up.
Casa del Carmen honored for 50 years of service
Josefina Flores heard about Casa del Carmen, a family service center of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, but she didn’t go there until she found herself helpless with an urgent prescription to fill. | The Catholic Standard & Times
Issue of July 29, 2004 Are you lost in translation? How to translate Sunday's faith to Monday's pace: How can an individual turn a “Sunday faith” into a 24/7 faith? The answer is simple, according to Sister Dianna Higgins, Franciscan Missionary Sister of the Infant Jesus. The answer is prayer. Story
Join the army — God's army: A weekend retreat Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18, ushered more than 2,000 teens into the presence of God. Approximately 40 teens from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia made the eight-hour trip to Stubenville, Ohio, to join in praise and worship with other teens, and to deepen their faith. Now back in Philly, these teens are spreading the message of Christ in both word and deed. Story
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