In this issue: Prayer: Humility of heart: The right stuff: Humility has an image problem. According to the maxims of the world, this virtue is presented as
the stuff of the weak and the wimpy, while pride is heralded as the domain of the courageous and the strong. But from a practical point of view, how does this assessment hold up? Read parts 1 & 2.
Black Catholic: A recommitment to justice and respect for all: It is a great joy for me as the Archbishop of Philadelphia to gather in prayer this evening with so many of you. I greet with particular esteem and respect the leaders of various religious traditions who join me in remembering the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Education: Catholic schools: Learning through the lens of faith: Find out what the Archdiocesan Catholic schools are doing to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.
In the Parishes: This week, focus on St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Drexel Hill, and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.
Vocation Series: Meet Father Carey, director of the Office for Worship: The tinkling bells at Mass during the consecration once prompted 3-year-old Jerry Carey to research — in his family’s pew at St. Barnabas Church — the reason behind those intriguing, musical rings. | The Word Became Flesh
Cardinal Justin Rigali's weekly column. Read it here!
The call of the Serengeti: Fifty years in Africa — Father James Kuhn
Deep in Africa, against the backdrop of the towering beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro, lies the vast prairie that is called by its inhabitants siringit — “the place where the land moves on forever.”
Urgent need for 200,000 rosaries There is an urgent worldwide need for rosaries to supply missionaries, and you can help this Lenten season.
From this day forward: The CS&T's wedding supplement
More and more young couples are returning to their roots and incorporating some of the old traditions, adding extra touches to make their wedding-day celebrations even more memorable.
Managed Death: New five-part series on Catholic end-of-life ethics
Lance McMahon was only 45 years old when he suffered sudden acute respiratory failure. By the time his sister Pam got the phone call, he was on a respirator in an intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital several hours away. Read parts 1 & 2.
Jewish professor defends Catholic education
In an academic culture that no longer affirms individual freedom, responsibility, accountability and dignity, Catholic universities must preserve their conviction that human freedom and dignity are rooted in the existence of God, and therefore are a pre-condition to our full humanity.
Serving the Lord Jesus Christ on the altar
This year throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, we are celebrating the Year of the Eucharist. In celebrating the Year of the Eucharist, we are reminded of our love for Jesus. We are reminded of your special ministry as altar servers. | The Catholic Standard & Times
Issue of February 10, 2005 Inspired Serenity: The inspiration came during eucharistic adoration. Composer and music producer Al DiGirolamo asked Jesus how he could take New Age-style music, which he enjoys so much, and make it worthy of praise for Him. Story
Pure fashion: Challenging society's image of young women: With all the Jessica Simpsons of the world acting stupid in order to look “cute” and gain attention, and the midriff-baring Britney Spearses trying anything to get a look-over, young women today have to question how we are handling our mothers’ legacy when it comes to dress and behavior. Story
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