Archbishop Leonard P. Blair St. Augustine once referred to words as “precious cups of meaning” from which we are given to drink in a way that is life-giving. Indeed, as Christians, we profess our belief that “the Word became flesh.” That word, as we profess in the creed, is Jesus himself spoken [...]
… and your Father who sees … (Mt 6:6) By Sheri Wohlfert Lent is almost upon us. Welcome to that time of year when we set out with all our hearts to grow in holiness. For me, it’s easy to look at the road to holiness and feel a little overwhelmed because I get so off [...]
By Peter Burak “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep [...]
By Joseph Pisani I recently decided to take a course in public speaking. There’s a lot of bloviating in America today, so it’s a necessary skill to have. Who knows? Someday, I may have to testify before Congress ... or my grandson’s pre-school class. Public speaking is something that has scared me since I was [...]
Credit: Aaron Joseph By Father Joe Krupp Dear Father Joe: Every time I go to confession, I seem to say the same things. It is very discouraging to me and I don’t know what to do. First, let me suggest that you do know what to do because you are going to confession. [...]
By Sister Ann Shields "Yet even now,” says the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping and with mourning; and rend your hearts, not your garments. Return to the Lord, your God for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love…” Lent is a time [...]
By Michelle DiFranco During my college years, I would, from time to time, work off-campus at a diner or coffeehouse to tackle class projects. On one occasion, I ended up in the quaint little Polish town of Hamtramck, which is surrounded by the city of Detroit. I found it to be [...]
Alex Soucy, director of missions for Crossroads 4 Christ young adult group, chats with other young Catholics as they all sample beer at the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Beer Tasting and Cocktail Reception Feb. 21 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Photo by Aaron Joseph By Shelley Wolf PLANTSVILLE – More than 300 [...]
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair As we begin a new year of grace, the Year of Our Lord, 2020 A.D., I wish all our Transcript readers a happy and healthy new year, both spiritually and materially. Faith tells us that the creation and consummation of everything rest with God. The world and each [...]