Love, not presumption
In the New Bedford Standard-Times on January 13 there was an editorial cartoon entitled “Full House,” with a halo over the “u,” and with...
Night and the cross
“And it was night” (Jn 13:30). The Gospel notes Judas’ departure from the Last Supper to go off and betray Jesus with these words. John...
Peace in our times
As we prepare this editorial early in the week, we do not know in what situation the United States will find itself vis-a-vis Iran...
Father John Perry
“Perhaps truer words have never been spoken: ‘Be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come’ (Mt...
Crisis in the Ukraine
At press time the war has not broken out yet. God willing (and it is rather certain that this would be His will), it...
A new type of Lent
This is certainly a time like no other — for most of us, that is. We need to keep in perspective that almost anyone...
Religious freedom week
The bishops of the United States invite us to observe Religious Freedom Week from June 22 to 29, which is from the memorial of...
Lack of recognition
This past Sunday, before he headed out to the hospital to prepare for an operation (you can read about this on page 10 of...
Wisdom and understanding
During the Easter season at daily and Sunday Masses we hear proclaimed (even if only via television or the Internet) the Acts of the...
Afghanistan and Haiti
On the feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis addressed the crowd assembled in St. Peter’s Square after they had prayed together the Angelus. “I...
