Run to the Presence of God
In today's National Eucharistic Revival update, Fr. Ruminski reminds us that Jesus invites us to come to him, fully present in the Eucharist, in our times of deepest need.
New Vocations Director Uses Unique Ways to Promote Priestly Vocations
Father Anthony Federico, the new director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Hartford, jests with a life-size cardboard cutout of Blessed Michael McGivney that he carries along whenever he addresses young people. Blessed McGivney was beatified in the Archdiocese of Hartford on Oct. 31, 2020. (Photo by Shelley Wolf) Story by Shelley [...]
St. Michael Defend Us
Story by Elizabeth Johnson If you think angels are chubby cheeked, bare-bottomed tots with wings, or maybe golden-haired ladies in white nightgowns playing harps, it’s time to take a look at St. Michael the Archangel, commander of the heavenly army. Leader of Heavenly Forces: Michael, who shares his Sept. 29 feast day with fellow archangels [...]
Praying with Scripture in Quiet
In today's National Eucharistic Revival update, Fr. Ruminski invites us to listen to God speak in quiet.
“We Are Small But Strong”
Torrington Societies share friendship and faith. Story by Karen A. Avitabile Three separate organizations at a Torrington parish are sharing their devotions with one another in a social but spiritual setting. “Our purpose is spiritual,” says Jacqueline Stefurak-Harms, president of St. Anne, Mother Cabrini & The Franciscan Societies at St. John Paul the Great [...]
How to Pray During a Visit with the Eucharist
In today's National Eucharistic Revival update, Fr. Ruminski offers some helpful suggestions for how you can make a gift of yourself to our Lord by spending some time with Christ in the Eucharist.
Meet the New Delegate for Religious: Sister Barbara Mullen
Sister Barbara Mullen, CSJ, appointed in January as the archdiocese’s new Delegate for Religious, offers ongoing spiritual direction to Blaise Falbo, a hermit for the Archdiocese of Hartford. (Photo by Aaron Joseph) Story by Shelley Wolf Sister Barbara Mullen, CSJ, a Windsor Locks native who has spent 55 years in religious life, [...]
Help Your Children Face the Uncertainties of the New School Year
Story by Sheri Wohlfert When I was a little girl, a new school year came with some guarantees: a new dress, new shoes, new pencils and some excited sleepless nights. This new school year is teeming with uncertainty instead of familiar guarantees and expectations. In the face of this uncertainty, here are some strategies to [...]
Southington School Embraces Name of the Unified Parish
Story by Karen A. Avitabile The new logo of St. Luke Catholic School in Southington incorporates the school’s mission. On the first day of school last week, Principal Jim Messina greeted all the students by their first name and welcomed them into the Southington school – embraced with a new name, logo, [...]
Take Time to Talk with Jesus
Story by Joe Pisani Research shows 95 percent of people have an interior dialogue with themselves and 25 percent talk to themselves out loud. I confess. I’m one of the 95 percent … and, I hesitate to say this, I’m one of the 25 percent. While I was wandering through the supermarket the other day, [...]