Something struck me about New Year’s Eve 2020. Maybe it was just me, and this observation is not based upon any scientific survey, but it seemed I heard a lot fewer people saying “Happy New Year” this year.
It is my privilege to serve as the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal archdiocesan chair. Being the chair has made me a little nostalgic. It’s been almost 30 years since I became the Catholic Charities Appeal director.
Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi and the Executive Director of Development and Stewardship for the Archdiocese of Mobile, Mrs. Shannon D. Roh, have announced that the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal goal is $4.5 million.
At this special time of year, when we celebrate the Word made flesh, there are certain “smells and bells” that help us celebrate Christmas. Beyond the nativity sets, we can look into our own homes and families for signs that Christ is born.
Los Beatles, una banda británica muy famosa, compuso hace muchos años una canción con un título similar al de este artículo, una canción llena de contradicciones, de síes y nos, de altibajos, de despedidas y bienvenidas.
In healthy relationships, compromise and complementary personalities are often found. Each person can make a little sacrifice, a small choice to die to oneself for the greater good of the relationship and the other person.
La temporada de adviento recién comienza, el aire frio que acompaña a esta temporada se empieza a sentir. La anticipación del año que se aproxima, con las intenciones, resoluciones y proyectos, y la esperanza de un año mejor, un año donde podamos recobrar parte de la normalidad que perdimos en el 2020, se sienten en el aire que respiramos a través de nuestras mascarillas.
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to His disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” (Mt 26:26)
Under the direction of Deacon Gary Vrazel and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, the Maritime Ministry of Mobile (Stella Maris) is accepting donations for Christmas bags for visiting seafarers.
AUBURN — St. Michael Parish in Auburn joined Cross Catholic Outreach to host a food packing event in the parish hall on Nov. 10 and about 129 volunteers packed 40,176 meals to help the hungry in Haiti.