PERSPECTIVES
REFLECTION
Advent is here!
This weekend, we begin our short season of Advent, as we prepare for the "advent" or the coming of our Lord. We prepare, of course, for Jesus' coming to us at Christmas - what is usually called the first coming of Christ. We can also think of His final coming …
OUR NEIGHBORS' FAITH
Let us be gratitude
Ultimately, I believe that we honor the Source of Life and Love when we become gratitude - when we are thankfulness. Let me illustrate with a story from the Jewish tradition and then with a personal experience.
SEMINARIAN'S DIARY
Sign language is crucial to the life of the Church
When potential seminarians first apply to the Albany Diocese, we go through several interviews with members of the diocesan Vocations Board in an effort for them to get to know us.
REFLECTION
Musing on migration and Mother Cabrini
A few weeks ago, we celebrated the memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized. As I listened to the words of the Responsorial Psalm, I could not help but think of what the response of the Catholic Church has been toward immigrants through the …
ADVENT REFLECTION
Week II: 'Prepare a way for the Lord'
Last week, we began a series of reflections to guide us through the short season of Advent. We reflected on how the season is like a journey, a structured time to help us prepare for the coming or "advent" of Jesus Christ. We were also given our first signpost on …
PERSPECTIVE
An Advent reflection
This Advent season, my prayers will include some for a woman I have never met. Just before Thanksgiving, I went to the grocery store, loading up my cart with things for the feast. As I stood in the checkout line, I noticed a woman ahead of me. She carefully studied …
ADVENT REFLECTION
Week III: Rejoice, the Lord is near!
Our continuing journey of Advent can seem so brief; it is hard to imagine that, in just over two weeks' time, we will be celebrating the great feast of Christmas together.
REFLECTION
Remember me to Herald Square
In the 20th century, Irish-American songwriter George M. Cohan composed a song called "Give my Regards to Broadway" in which he makes a reference to one of New York City's legendary landmarks: Herald Square.
CHRISTMAS REFLECTION
Turning into a page
Almost always when I think of my younger brother, I am propelled back to Christmas Eve 1970.
ADVENT REFLECTION
Week IV: Announcing the coming of Jesus
As we enter the fourth and final week of our season of Advent, our journey and our preparations for the "advent" of the Lord are nearly at an end. It is hard to believe that Christmas is coming on Thursday, although the excitement levels - especially with our children - …
REFLECTION
Ice skates for Jack
The year 1953 was, for many Cohoes, families, a very difficult one. My family was no exception. A recession was underway and naturally, the economic effects hit the poor and borderline poor hardest.
Letter to (not) Santa
This year, instead of sending a letter to Santa, Caoimhghin Williams of St. Henry's parish in Averill Park sent one to his pastor, Rev. Thomas Holmes. Faith formation coordinator Janice Galazzo shared it with The Evangelist.
REFLECTION
Epiphany: The rest of the story
The feast of the Epiphany is often called "Little Christmas," but it is much more than that.
PERSPECTIVE
Thoughts on TV series
There has been some buzz about the groundbreaking 2014 Lifetime television series "The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns." After viewing it, I wonder how much we understand about the concept of being called by God to a specific vocation. Think about these questions and statements:
REFLECTION
St. Paul visits prison
As my wife, Maeve, and I approached Coxsackie Correctional Facility carrying our supplies for my one-man performance, "A Visit with St. Paul," we wondered, "What's it like for a person serving a long sentence?"
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