Week
One: Our Church and
our world Catholic theology often addresses the relation between
the Church and the world. In his letters, St. Paul calls that relationship
the struggle between the spirit and the flesh.
Week
Five Jesus’
victory is seen on the cross The
events of our Lord’s original Lent are not lost in history.
Even though the details are not spelled out in the Gospel, we know
the content.
Cuaresma
2008 Conferencia
de Obispos ofrece recursos multimedia para Cuaresma accesibles en
la red La
Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB)
está ofreciendo una variedad de recursos multimedia para ayudar
a los católicos a reflexionar durante el tiempo de Cuaresma
2008 que comienza el Miércoles de Ceniza, 6 de febrero.
The
Catholic
Standard & Times Issue of March 13, 2008
In
this issue:
SECTIONS
Editorial:
Christ remains answer to loss of religion It will come as no surprise to anyone with an adult
son, daughter, brother or sister that some who were raised Catholic
don’t practice their faith anymore. A recent study by the
Pew Research Center indicated how extensive the phenomenon may
be. Guest
Columnist
Where do we really ‘belong?’ By By Father Leonard Peterson
Homily
St. Patrick shines light of new life in Jesus Homily of
Cardinal Justin Rigali
Saint Patrick’s Day
Observance Mass
Cathedral Basilica
of Saints Peter and Paul
March 9, 2008
Business News Planned giving: Gifts that live
on William J. Boland II wants everyone to know that “planned
giving” to a Church entity through one’s estate, an
annuity or a trust isn’t all that difficult — and
donors don’t have to be millionaires to do it. Sports O’Hara clinches title in nail-biting Catholic League
play
For those who needed a nap following this year’s Catholic
League girls’ basketball championship at the Palestra, you
earned it. Profile:
Journey of many steps leading to priesthood
From Buddhist to Catholic to discerning the priesthood, 23-year-old
David Sao can’t believe how lovingly God has answered the
prayer he made eight years ago.
A
light ignited
by St. Patrick
Despite
the blustery winds, proud Irish Catholics came out in droves to
celebrate Philadelphia’s 238th St. Patrick’s Day parade
— the second oldest in the nation — and the annual
St. Patrick’s Day Observance Mass. Two
Philadelphia priests tapped for Vatican posts Father
Hans A. L. Brouwers has been named assistant to Cardinal John
Foley, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
of Jerusalem in Rome, effective June 16.
Father Gregory J. Fairbanks has been named to the service of the
Holy See as an official in the Pontifical Council for Promoting
Christian Unity, effective June 1. Allegations
against Catholic school official prompts arrest
Scott J. Healey, 27, a former director of institutional advancement
at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, has been arrested
and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and corrupting
the morals of a minor, the Philadelphia Police announced on March
5.
St.
Andrew School opens a window into faith
Fostering
prayer in the students of St. Andrew School in Newtown has
just become easier with the school’s recently completed
school chapel.
Knights
carry Christ’s love to needy people
Charity
is fundamental to the Knights of Columbus.
Father
Groeschel: Ongoing conversion in a confusing world
The
beloved and well known Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Benedict
Groeschel made his third visit to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church in Morton on March 6. He led a Lenten night of recollection
in honor of the parish’s centennial anniversary.
At
275 years, Old St. Joseph’s is thriving
Before
there could be a diocese of Philadelphia there had to be a
church of Philadelphia. This year, as the diocese celebrates
its 200th year, the first Catholic church within the city
limits, Old St. Joseph’s, celebrates 275 years.
City
kids can stay in after-school programs
“Nobody’s
sad anymore.” That’s the consensus at the after-school
program at Visitation B.V.M. Parish in the Kensington section
of the city, according to 9-year-old Vladimir Castillo.
Divine
Mercy retreat at Malvern offers appeal for youth
With
Easter fast approaching, the Malvern Retreat House is gearing
up to celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy.
Murder
spurs Catholic schools to set up memorial fund As a student and basketball player at Roman Catholic
High School for Boys in the early 1980s, David Atkins was
an asset, “a well-rounded, pleasant, well-adjusted
young man — just a real solid, Roman-type of guy.”
FEATURE
Holy
Week Schedule
A
listing of the Masses and services for Holy Week and Easter.
