| Special Commemorative Pope John Paul II Commemorative Pope John Paul II To order extra copies of the Commemorative issues click here or call From the Pope Benedict XVI Supplement: Letters from the Pope Just three months before he died of cancer last year, Msgr. Thomas J. Herron, the former pastor of St. Laurence Parish in Upper Darby, received a personal letter from his former boss, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. Prayer: Timely meditations: A look at the Luminous Mysteries: The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, meditations which fill the gap between the Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries, are one aspect of the legacy left to us by Pope John Paul II. Black Catholic: St. Cyprian’s African-American Pre-Cana: St. Cyprian Parish in Philadelphia had no idea how unusual its Pre-Cana program was until a few years ago during a chance conversation at a national conference on family life. Dispatches from Rome: Father Joe Roesch, who used to write The CS&T’s popular column “Ask Father Joe,” is now Second General Councilor of the Rome Congregation of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, which promotes the message of Divine Mercy around the world. He has agreed to write a column for us about what it’s like to be in Rome during the opening days of the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI, and about his own Divine Mercy apostolate.  In the Parishes: Focus on Bucks County’sImmaculate Conception Parish, Levittown Vocations: From the Brook: A Weekly Profile of Members of the Ordination Class of 2005 from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood |
This Week's Issue The Word Became Flesh Ask Bush to appoint pro-life Justice As President George W. Bush seeks a successor to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has asked him to nominate someone who affirms life from the cradle to the grave. Ethics issues draw protest, debate at biotech convention Ethical issues raised by rapid advances in biotechnology sparked both protests and debate at the BIO 2005 Convention in Philadelphia June 19-22. Former gay-rights activist: ‘Same-sex attracted people can live life of virtue’ Realizing that he was same-sex attracted all those years ago was a traumatic experience for former gay-rights activist David Morrison. Rocking and fundraising for Don Guanella School When Chris “Corky” Burke and Charlie Gracie teamed up for a June 24 concert at Springfield’s CK Center, they were backed up on-stage by a drummer and guitarists — and competing with a multitude of lively air guitarists in the audience. From rock-n-roll to old-time favorites the two men had their appreciative audience in the palms of their hands. Mary gardens bloom in Philadelphia The centuries-old tradition of planting gardens in honor of the mother of God is blooming anew in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Cardinal’s message: Summer with Christ Catholics who channel-surf for entertainment on hot summer days are likely to see their spiritual shepherd, Cardinal Justin Rigali, encouraging them to keep God in their summer plans. Undocumented worker to business owner: Daniel Beltran’s story sheds light in dark places Mexican immigrant Daniel Beltran has experienced the American Dream. But had it not been for the 1986 Amnesty that granted him permanent residency status, perhaps his story would be different today. | The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of July 14, 2005
Little Mohawk princess: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: To coincide with Blessed Kateri’s feast day on July 14, the CS&T starts a four-part series about Blessed Kateri’s life in this issue. The articles and coloring pages are intended to educate young Catholics about the life of Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American proposed for canonization. Her cause was opened in 1884. Story
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