Browsing the June 2016 archive of Blog

Separate Can Be Good (Church & State)

Posted by Bob Herz on 6/26/16

Separate Can Be Good

Generally speaking, the separation of church and state helps the U.S. Church more than it harms it.

In the question period after a talk I’d given on my new book. “American Church: The Remarkable Rise, Meteoric Fall and Uncertain Future of Catholicism in America,” a woman ... Read More »

Monsignor Yennock's Father's Day Homily June 19, 2016

Posted by Fr Thomas Ward on 6/23/16

WHO DO MEN SAY THAT I AM?

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FATHER’S DAY JUNE 19 2016

A YOUNG BOY HAD JUST GOTTEN HIS DRIVING PERMIT.HE SAID TO HIS FATHER: “DAD COULD WE DISCUSS THE USE OF YOUR CAR? HIS FATHER SAID TO HIM: “SURE, I'LL MAKE A DEAL ... Read More »

Father s Day

Posted by Bob Herz on 6/19/16

Father s Day

“God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” Sirach 3:2

There are many absent and derelict fathers in our society; but we mustn't forget that there are also many good, decent, conscientious fathers who take their responsibility seriously.

A father acts as a model for his son’s growth into Christian manhood. He models for his daughters the traits they should look for in judging the character of men their age, especially any who are prospects for ... Read More »

Monsignor Yennock's Mother's Day Homily May 8, 2016

Posted by Fr Thomas Ward on 6/10/16

MOTHERS’ DAY May 8, 2016

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

WHENEVER YOU SEE A MAN KNEEL DOWN TO PRAY; WHENEVER YOU SEE A  MAN DO SOME KIND DEED, OR SAY SOME KIND WORD—WHENEVER YOU SEE A MAN ATTEMPT SOME GREAT OBJECTIVE OR ACCOMPLISH SOME NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENT, YOU RECOGNIZE A MOTHER’S INFLUENCE.

WHENEVER YOU SEE A VIRTUOUS, THOUGHTFUL, CULTURED SUCCESSFUL WOMAN, YOU KNOW THAT SOME THOUGHTFUL CULTURED, VIRTUOUS, SUCCESSFUL MOTHER LEFT HER ... Read More »

According to the Order of Melchisedech - Monsignor Yennock's Homily May 29, 2016

Posted by Fr Thomas Ward on 6/06/16

ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHISEDECH

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

MAY 29, 2016

NEXT SATURDAY AT THE CATHEDRAL BISHOP CUNNINGHAM WILL ORDAIN TWO YOUNG MEN TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST.  ONE OF THE POWERS GIVEN TO THE PRIEST AT ORDINATION IS ... Read More »

Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted by Bob Herz on 6/05/16

Where Do We Go From Here?

The Massachusetts Board of Education recently issued formal "guidance" to the state's public schools, telling them how to implement new laws protecting against gender identity discrimination. The Board of Education insists that schools must not only provide equal access to educational activities programs ... Read More »