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Another kind of spring enrichment
More than 400 people from across the Albany Diocese came to Carondelet Hospitality Center in Latham on a recent spring evening to hear theologian Sister Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, speak on the Holy Spirit. Wonderful teacher that she is, Sister Elizabeth divided her talk into three parts: the Holy Spirit in …
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Another Oklahoma tragedy
Exactly 17 years ago, I was in a classroom in a small Catholic school in Moore, Oklahoma. I was there as a volunteer crisis intervention specialist sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany after the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
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Fathers, foundations and soccer scores
I can always tell when my husband is on the phone with his dad. He stops whatever he's doing, walks outside and starts smiling in anticipation of his dad's latest joke. My father-in-law just survived his third heart attack but continues to enjoy life and see the humor in it …
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Now I see clearly
I was raised a Catholic, but only in the past few years have I really caught onto the wonder of the communion of saints. I have gotten to know these wonderful companions who advocate for us while we are still on this earth.
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A Father's Day prayer
Last year, we all converged in Cleveland for a family wedding on Father's Day weekend. The wedding was a lavish affair, but that wasn't the only thing going on: The Pittsburgh Pirates, who were staying in our hotel, were in town for a three-game series that would finish with a …
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The culture of death needs God's love
We as humans are made in the image and likeness of God. On the last day before He rested, God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness" (Gen 1:26). We are unique to all of God's creations, though, because we have material bodies and immaterial spirits. …
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Independence Day 2013: freedom to choose life
The second annual "Fortnight for Freedom" ends July 4. This two-week period of prayer and action called for by the U.S. bishops has addressed current challenges to religious liberty.
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A priest forever
One of the greatest blessings in my life has been my friendship with Rev. Edward Ryan. We met in 2012 at Teresian House nursing home in Albany, where he was a resident and I was a volunteer. Father Ryan became like a father to me.
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Remembering Father Jones
Last summer, I was walking down a beach trying to sort out in my mind how I should handle a difficult situation. As I walked, I spotted a large feather that a seagull lost.
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Adding St. Joseph to Mass prayers
A few weeks ago, you may have noticed a small change made to the eucharistic prayers we use at every Mass: the addition of St. Joseph's name to the prayers.
SEMINARIAN'S DIARY
Called to serve a changing Diocese
When a man is ordained a deacon, he enters the first of the three clerical states in the Church: the diaconate, the priesthood and the episcopate (becoming a bishop). He is officially a cleric.
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Marthas, Marys, Doozers, Fraggles
Few Scripture passages cause more of a stir in the minds of hard-working men and women than Luke 10:38-42. Poor, jaded Martha: She's complaining about her sister Mary, who is sitting at the feet of Jesus, marinating in His love instead of helping her serve their guests.<
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A Rosary for Aunt Grace
Growing up as a Catholic in Troy, I always used to stay overnight with my grandmother, Phil, and her sister, Grace, and go to Mass with them either on Saturday or Sunday at the old St. Mary's Church on 4th Street.
SEMINARIAN'S DIARY
Priesthood, a long time coming
I am often asked, "How long does it take to become a priest?" Whenever I answer, "Between four and six years," I can't help but laugh, as most people are taken aback and ask, "Why?"
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More than a second language
Language is critical to all people. As Catholics, we need language in order to listen to the Scriptures at Mass and give verbal responses. We also need language to communicate with God - and the Masses happening in your local parish this Sunday will be similar to Masses taking place …
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