September 2006 - Volume 11, Issue 2

Our Journey Through Life

By Rev. Mark Connolly

One of the in words in the field of clinical psychology is the word journey. When you read all the clinical manuals they all talk about the journey each one of us has while we are on this earth. If you do a little further study, you will find in the Old Testament...

How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation

By The Most Reverend William E. Lori, S.T.D., Bishop Of Bridgeport

Most of us look forward to the summer months as a time of decreased activity. This doesn't seem to be one of those summers! To say the least, it's been busier than usual. So I thought it might be helpful for me to offer you a brief mid-summer update on...

The Word Means Teacher

By Rev. Ray Petrucci

For millions of adults and children, the season of teaching and learning has arrived. School doors are flung open in welcome for all those in pursuit of knowledge and, it is hoped, wisdom in the months ahead. The roles of teacher and of student are defined...

Parade Of Popes

As of this writing, there have been 263 Bishops of Rome. The Italian word for father - papa - lends itself to serve as the most common title of these men: Pope. Each month you will be introduced to one of these Successors of Peter. Let us begin with the most...

Keeping Religion Relevant

By Msgr. Frank Wissel

Religion is commonly regarded as a good thing. To say of a person that he or she is very religious is considered a compliment. But the truth of the matter is that religion is not necessarily good. It can be, but it can also be bad. Religion, in its affect on human life...

Cruising through Life with a GPS

By Janice Alonso

God has given me a treasure cove of gifts. As a part of my daily morning devotional, I thank Him for three blessings in particular over which I've had no "control". First, I was blessed at birth by being born into a Christian family. From the outset I was...