by Jennie Murphy | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog Articles
Perhaps we don’t realize it, but whenever we pray, we renew the image of God within us. Even when we pray on the Click to Pray app or pray for the Pope’s prayer intentions, we shine forth with the image of God. The biblical passage that underlies this...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog Articles
Taxi Cab Confessions – Spring 2023 The New York cab driver adjusted his rearview mirror. He squinted as he looked at me in the reflection. “So, you’re a priest?” Yes. “You on duty?” It was 5am and pitch dark. I was headed to the airport for an early flight. In...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog Articles
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Katharine Drexel. She is the second US-born saint to be canonized. Her family was dedicated to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. She dedicated herself to the service of African Americans and Native Americans. Let...
by Jennie Murphy | Feb 24, 2023 | Blog Articles
Happy Lent! That may be a little strange to say, but it’s true. Lent is a time of grace. Yes, we are called to penance and fasting throughout Lent, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do so...
by Jennie Murphy | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog Articles
It is beautiful to reread the following two passages at the beginning of the book of Acts (Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-35) to see how the early Church fostered community. Today, the parish wants to reawaken that early sense of fraternity. By proposing the intention for...
by Jennie Murphy | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog Articles
PWPN Intern, Donovan, reflects on the Pope’s prayer intention for this month – For Parishes. Everyone deserves a good community around them, and the parish is where this can be formed. How can you help create and build up the community at your...
