PERSPECTIVES
PERSPECTIVE
Bonked again
The older I get, the more carefully I consider where to devote my limited time and energy.
REFLECTION
He kept the faith
In May, my dear friend for a half-century, Richard J. Bartlett of Queensbury, a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Glens Falls, died at the age of 89.
STATEMENT
Cardinal reacts on Education Tax Credit
The New York State Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the state's bishops, noted last week that Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders had announced the framework of an agreement on end-of-year items.
REFLECTION
Prayer, part I: how to pray
With this column, Father Barratt starts a three-part series on prayer: an overview, how to pray with Scripture and other forms of prayer, and how to become more prayerful.
REFLECTION
Real wisdom, outside classrooms
As another school year draws near, I am reminded of a delightful story told about King Solomon in the Old Testament.
REFLECTION
Am I in love with God?
I asked myself this morning, as I walked the rail trail past cow fields and through mountain corridors, "Am I in love with Jesus?"
REFLECTION
How large is your tent?
When I was a child, I passed by a Protestant church every day walking to school. That church fascinated me, because it looked very different from my parish, St. Patrick's in Troy.
PERSPECTIVE
What's his name?
Although I may not recall his name, I still remember the one-piece blue denim jumpsuit I wore in anticipation of meeting him.
PERSPECTIVE
When a loved one is fighting cancer
My mom was diagnosed with stage-four ovarian cancer in February of this past year.
PERSPECTIVE
Watching kids make their first sacrament  of reconciliation
On Jan. 9, the children who are preparing to receive their first Holy Communion in April at our parish, Transfiguration in Speigletown/Schaghticoke, gathered for their first sacrament of reconciliation.
REFLECTION
Stealing Baby Ruths
Receiving sacraments was a big deal at St. Joseph's School in Lake Ronkonkoma. In 1966, we were a class of 50 boys and girls. Without a cafeteria, gymnasium or specific teachers for health, art or music, Sister Mary Humilita was with us all day long. In the interest of keeping …
REFLECTION
No leap-year matchmaking for Ss. Patrick and Brigid
Many years ago, an article by the editors of the Farmer's Almanac cited a highly unlikely "legend" involving two of Ireland's three patron saints.
OUR NEIGHBORS' FAITH
A tale of two islands: Cuba and Crete
The pontificate of Pope Francis has created an atmosphere of genuine inclusivity and spontaneous affection that recalls, for the seniors among us, Pope John XXIII's jovial demeanor and openness.
TEEN PERSPECTIVE
The answer to my 'why'
Being raised Catholic was never too difficult. Before even having the ability to comprehend sentences, I was baptized into the Catholic faith. By the time I was five years old, I was enrolled at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Delmar, where I would continue my education through eighth grade.
REFLECTION
Spiritual fathers and spiritual Fathers
Like a double rainbow, my life has been blessed by fatherly wisdom from two outstanding men.
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