Special Commemorative Editions Pope John Paul II Commemorative Pope John Paul II Special Edition Pope Benedict XVI Supplement To order extra copies of the Commemorative issues click here or call 215-587-3667 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. In this issue: Prayer: Pope Benedict on the Eucharist: The medicine of immortality The Israelites thought they were the luckiest people on earth to have God so near that He would actually make the heavens rain bread, and would stoop so low as to speak to them through Moses. Little did they know that centuries later, Jesus would make Himself infinitely more accessible to the people of God. He would actually become the bread that fed them. Black Catholic: Celebrating the past, collecting for the future: Cardinal Justin Rigali’s Homily, Saint Peter Claver Center for Evangelization, Tenth Anniversary September 9, 2005 | This Week's Issue The Word Became Flesh Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here. Bring ‘a grateful heart’ to Prayer on the Parkway Dear Religious Jubilarians, It is with great pleasure that I extend to you my sincerest congratulations and prayerful best wishes as you celebrate your Jubilee in the consecrated life.... At the center of our Eucharistic experience: Reverence Reverence, reverence, reverence. The contemplative nuns in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, like true contemplatives everywhere, provide through their lifelong attendance to the Eucharist the best example of how we can center our lives around Christ. St. Charles Seminary library honors Cardinal Bevilacqua During the years he led the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua often claimed the work of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood was first in his heart. Archdiocesan charitable efforts continue for Katrina’s victims It is said that charity begins at home. In the Philadelphia Archdiocese, charity clearly begins in the parish and schoolhouse as well. Walking with the Lord: Pope Benedict on Eucharistic processions Thousands of Catholics will gather around the Eucharist in Logan Circle on Sept. 18. The lawyer will stand beside the teacher, the shopkeeper beside the athlete. People from all walks of life will stand side-by-side and participate in one of the most ancient traditions in the Church — the eucharistic procession. | The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of September 15, 2005 Catholic Radio For schedules and streaming audio, please visit our Media Page (click here) Christ Connection CS&T staff writer turns WYD Pilgrim: World Youth Day journal We had an astonishing journey. Who could have imagined Pope Benedict XVI would pass within a foot of our group? Story Sports In David Bell, faith and maturity take to the field: The Phillies had just lost in excruciating fashion, and no one felt worse about it than David Bell. Dougherty’s Kellen Kemp: Physical and mental commitment As the old saying goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. Likewise, you can’t judge a football player by his team’s record. Both Stories Print Edition Leisure Media Sports People & Events Education Parenting Community Prayer Youth Young Adults In the Parishes Vocation Black Catholic Hispanic Obituaries Advertise! - to over 60,000 Catholic readers  Site updated: Friday, September 16, 2005 Privacy Policy |