You cannot seek justice and leave out God. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of God provide the ideal models to seek justice in a turbulent, divided society. Those were among the key points raised by the guest homilist at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass celebrated Sunday, Jan. 19 at St. […]
WASHINGTON — Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only Black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama, in 1965. “I’m here because I’m a Negro, a nun, a Catholic, and because I want to bear witness,” Sister Antona said to fellow demonstrators at a March 10, 1965, […]
I believe it is no mere coincidence that the U.S. national holiday celebrating the inspiring life of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is set to fall on the very same day as the presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump – Jan. 20. I believe a king has wise and holy advice for the president. If […]
Family #21 representing St. Martin de Porres, St. Lawrence, Blessed Trinity as well as host church SS. Columba-Brigid showed in force and lent their talents, their voices and their energy to honor our country’s greatest civil right leader during the annual diocesan Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Mass held Sunday, Jan. 21 at […]
WASHINGTON — In observance of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement: On Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day we pause and reflect on Rev. King’s indelible legacy, and his rallying […]
Whether you’ve made a dozen resolutions or none at all, here’s one that will make 2024 the best year of your life: Resolve to make a difference in every way possible! The good you have done, and continue to do, is no small thing. But it seems to me that most of us miss many […]
Hamas brutally, immorally attacked Israel, killing many innocent Israelis. No excuse can justify this. And no excuse can justify Israel’s counter attacks brutally, immorally killing many innocent Gazans. As I write, Israel is preparing to execute a massive military attack into Gaza. This will surely inflict tremendous additional suffering upon countless innocent civilians – especially […]
The diocesan African American Commission and the Office of Cultural Diversity will sponsor the annual Martin Luther King Memorial Mass & Scholarship Award on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m., at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Buffalo. Bishop Michael W. Fisher will be on hand to celebrate this year’s Mass and help present the […]
On Monday, May 23, I attended “Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled,” the interfaith prayer service remembering and grieving for the 10 Black sisters and brothers who were slain by a young racist using an assault-style weapon. Then just a few days ago 19 children and two teachers were gunned down by a young man […]
Sometimes it’s hard to be heard when you are in fifth-grade. Sometimes a class assignment can just float right over your head. And then it happens. The stars shine bright, the planets align and what you’re being taught actually strikes a chord which encourages you to think about ways to change the world. That is […]
