When I walk around my neighborhood, I think about the families living in the houses and lift them up to God, wanting the best for them. On most of our walks, one or more of our neighbors are outside and say hello and sometimes chat a bit. These walks, several times a day, benefit our dog ...
Next to nothing was said about people arming themselves or using force to prevent and protect against violent attacks on their church, synagogue or mosque. Rather, the ideal solution involves identifying and understanding people who are struggling and at risk of turning violent, and ...
Many of us are blessed during the summer, and this year especially blessed, as pandemic restrictions have loosened, to be able to make trips to see family and friends. As a Catholic, I have a devotion to praying the rosary. I feel a special mystery from the rosary that always comes to my ...
In the greater Williamsport area, we note a wonderful mix of individuals from many diverse backgrounds from around the globe who find either a permanent or temporary home in our community. During our Little League week, it is so heartwarming to see such a spirit of joy, unity, and good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and so many visitors. People from our community should be commended for their outpouring of welcome to so many visitors in so many ways. What does our Bible say about unity? Psalm 133:1 states, “how good...it is when God’s people live together in unity!” St. ...
ROME — A Vatican cardinal marked the 80th anniversary Tuesday of the gas chamber killing of the Jewish-born Catholic convert Edith Stein by celebrating a Mass near the former Auschwitz death camp and telling the story of his own family’s Jewish origins and their fate under the ...
Romans 5:1-5 states: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in ...
