OPINION

OPINION

When there are no words

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents serves the spiritual needs of grieving parents whose children of any age have died …


OPINION

A lesson in God’s math

At first glance, this Sunday’s readings are simple math lessons. Elisha (2 Kgs 4:42-44) feeds 100 people with 20 barley …

PERSPECTIVES

Mourning the loss of an unborn child

Due to a poorly-crafted law, New York State only requires a burial permit and proper disposition for the remains of …

PERSPECTIVES

Priest’s plea: Please have a funeral Mass

In recent years, among survivors, there’s been a shift in attitude about planning a funeral Mass for a deceased Catholic …

OPINION

Loneliness and God’s gift of friendship

Loneliness is one of the great plagues of our time. In an age of social media where friendships are sometimes …