Prayer: Coping with grief during the holidays As the Christmas season approaches, countless miles are traversed, gifts are carefully chosen, and favorite recipes are whipped up in anticipation of reuniting with family and friends. But what of those people who have recently suffered a death in the family? How will they “get through” the coming weeks of celebrating when perhaps, the last thing on their minds and in their hearts is a spirit of rejoicing?
Unidos en Dios: Fe y obras: Atrayendo a los latinos a la corresponsabilidad «Si usted no puede ver a Cristo en la persona que está a su lado, entonces no puede entender lo que es mayordomía o corresponsabilidad (stewardship según el inglés)» dijo el director de una compañía especializada en asuntos de corresponsabilidad. In the Parishes: St. Dorothy, Drexel Hill: ‘A great gift’
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The Word Became Flesh Cardinal Rigali's weekly column. Read it here. Pro-life advocate: Cardinal shares his pro-life views “Our purpose is to do everything possible to advance the cause of life in the United States.” Building for the Body of Christ: SS. Simon and Jude Parish On a rare day off from school just six days before the new church of SS. Simon and Jude in West Chester was dedicated, 15-year-old Chris McLaughlin spent five hours helping the parochial vicar program the new lighting system, and another hour assisting with other details for the dedication day. Stand up for Life dinner gathers 1,400 Many would be surprised to know that Dr. John Haas, the president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center and a leading voice in the pro-life movement, was once a staunch advocate of abortion. St. Andrew, Newtown: Growing in the Faith In the good old days, back when new Catholic parishes were formed, few of the first parishioners had deep pockets. But fortunately, most had strong backs. Faith and works: Bringing Latinos to the stewardship table If you can’t see Christ in the person next to you, then you won’t understand stewardship,” according to the head of a company specializing in issues of stewardship. Just say ‘Merry Christmas’ “It’s a sad day in America when you have to retain a lawyer in order to wish somebody a Merry Christmas. But that’s what it’s come to. It’s absurd, but this is where we are.”
The Catholic Standard & Times Issue of November 24, 2005
Catholic Radio For schedules and streaming audio, please visit our Media Page (click here) Leisure: Miniseries about the late Pope John Paul II ‘blessed’ by Pope Benedict NEW YORK — The latest entry in the Pope John Paul II biography sweepstakes is the most comprehensive of all. “Pope John Paul II,” a two-part miniseries, airs on CBS Sunday, Dec. 4, 9-11 p.m. EST, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m. EST. Sports: LaSalle High clinches soccer title, Lansdale loses football championship bid Someone had to win, and that was a shame. Because that meant that someone had to lose.