Temple University in Philadelphia is the third largest university in Pennsylvania; it enjoys a worldwide reputation for research, scholarship, and education, and has international campuses in Tokyo and Rome, in addition...
On the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear the familiar term Kingdom of Heaven. It must be quite important because we hear it often; but do we clearly know what it refers to? Other similar terms are: the Good News, the Gospel, Jesus Christ, the...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the rage. And it is not only supposed to be a good thing, but also something that will “Unlock the power of automation for business productivity and everyday life.”...
When the clamors finally quieted down, we are still left with what I believe to be the Church’s continued support of an illegal policy. I have been troubled by this fact for several years. I keep thinking if the Church...
“After he had risen from the dead early on the first day of the week, Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had driven out seven demons. She then went forth and related the story of his appearance to his...
“I have spoken with many contemplatives who value afflictions as others esteem gold and jewels, for they have learnt that these enrich them most.” St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) Faith is the foundation of our...
This past week, I’ve been thinking about what a now-deceased friend told me about his dear mother. Each day, he would call her to wish her a good day, share with her what was going on in his life, and then leave...
The passage from the Gospel of John (14: 15-21) speaks so intensely of intimacy that it stirs in us sentiments of warm, sacred reverence. They are words spoken in a most uncommon setting by Jesus only hours before...
This Feast of Mary, Queen of Poland, observed on May 3 and a national holiday in that nation, is closely tied to the vows made by King John Casimir in 1656. May is the month Catholics have traditionally...
Here are some questions that arise from the passage of John’s gospel (John 14:1-12) presented us on this Fifth Sunday of Easter. How can Jesus be sent to do the will of the Father and be one with the Father at the same...
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