Faith

Seeking silence in our confused times

marym@catholicregister.org (Mary Marrocco) — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:11 -0400

It��Ƶapp impossible to hold a real conversation when it��Ƶapp peppered with mean, toxic words. The more our attempted conversation becomes thwarted by invective, the more we lose the ability to hear and speak at all. A silence creeps forth, not the sweet silence of life and growth but the terrible silence of contempt, disdain and denial.

Sisters find sounds of silence at Easter

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, Israel -- The palm tree fronds in the convent garden of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary rustle loudly in the brisk wind of an early spring dust storm, but, stepping into the chapel of the Church of the Beatitudes, there is silence.

Speaking Out: Listen to the silence

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:02:29 -0400

“God always speaks to you. All you have to do is listen”

Speaking Out: My weekend in a monastery

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:07:41 -0400

This was one February reading week that certainly won’t be forgotten.

Christmas is not just a cozy holiday but a chance to turn tables, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:47:15 -0500

VATICAN – Christmas will not be authentic if people get caught up in a frenzy of shopping, presents and meals, all while ignoring the poor and forgetting who the celebration is really all about, Pope Francis said.

Migrants, refugees suffer because of 'guilty silence' of many, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:05:39 -0400

VATICAN – The "throwaway culture" has become a pandemic today, and it leaves migrants and displaced people without a voice and at the mercy of those who exploit them, Pope Francis said.

Questioning Faith: Discovering our moments of re-creation

marym@catholicregister.org (Mary Marrocco) — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:04:06 -0400

Driving with a young friend, I was not surprised that she had the car window completely down and her face turned towards the breeze on one of these finally-gentle days of spring. I enjoyed her enjoyment of the sweet fresh air sweeping in.

Charles Lewis: Silence much easier said than done

clewis@catholicregister.org (Charles Lewis) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:16:28 -0400

Many of us were fortunate enough to hear Cardinal Robert Sarah speak at St. Michael��Ƶapp Cathedral Basilica last month. He is truly a holy man and strong voice in a world of banalities. How many people do you know whose cause is silence?

Speaking Out: I agree with Cardinal Sarah

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:34:01 -0400

His Eminence Cardinal Robert Sarah is truly a fearless speaker.

Cardinal Sarah delivers a quiet message at St. Michael's Cathedral

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:25:13 -0400

One of the Church��Ƶapp most outspoken leaders urged a rapt audience in St. Michael��Ƶapp Cathedral to embrace silence and be alert to the danger of filling their days with constant news and distraction.