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Then a voice came from heaven,“I have glorified it and will glorify it again.”–John 12:28 During the fifth Sunday of Lent, Jesus teaches his disciples about the way in which he will be glorified by God, and a voice from heaven is heard to affirm this teaching. Jesus predicts his suffering, death,...
Saint Patrick is, of course, first and foremost a legendary figure. Much of what is recounted of his life is unverifiable. What is truly verifiable are two simple truths of Saint Patrick’s life. First, he was brutally kidnapped from his home and sold into slavery, and second, he returned to the land of his oppressors to...
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.”–John 3:16 The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we...
During Women’s History Month and the recent commemoration of International Women’s Day, the profound impact of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini’s life (1850-1917) resonates deeply, mirroring the values upheld by Catholic Charities of New York. In the bustling streets of New York City, where Mother Cabrini dedicated herself to serving immigrants and children, her spirit...
His disciples recalled the words of scripture,“Zeal for your house will consume me.”–John 2:17 On the third Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ Transfiguration to the Temple at Jerusalem, where Jesus drives out the money-changers and says that he will destroy the Temple and raise it up again. The Gospel invites us...
In honor of Black History Month, we remember the Venerable Pierre Toussaint — the founder of Catholic Charities of New York — whose legacy lives on today in our work of providing help and creating hope for New Yorkers in need. Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853) was born a slave in Haiti and died a freeman in...
Then a cloud came,casting a shadow over them;then from the cloud came a voice,“This is my beloved Son.  Listen to him.”Mark 9:7 On the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ 40-day retreat in the desert to the mountains for his Transfiguration. Jesus took three of his apostles — Peter, James, and John...
This year on February 29th, we are celebrating the rare and wonderful occurrence of Leap Year! This extra day is a precious gift – an additional opportunity to hope, love, dream, and be with family. At Catholic Charities of New York, we believe in making every moment...
At once the Spirit drove him out into the desert,and he remained in the desert for forty days,tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts,and the angels ministered to him.Mark 1:12-15 On the first Sunday of Lent, the Gospel brings us to the desert. Here, Jesus spent forty days and forty nights fasting. Following his...
On Ash Wednesday, a day of reflection and the commencement of the Lenten season, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York hosted a special food pantry distribution at St. Cecilia’s Church in East Harlem, extending a helping hand to our neighbors in need, and embodying...
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