August 8, 2026 (Photo by Janice Wallace) On International Cat Day, let’s remember that God sent them to serve as our companions. “No heaven will ever Heaven be, unless my cats are there to welcome me.”— Unknown Sign...
August 7, 2026 (The following reflection is excerpted from a column written by Karen A. Avitabile, editor of the Catholic Transcript of the Archdiocese of Hartford, about her aunt Carmella “Carmel” Louise Avitabile, who died at 87 five years ago. During her life, she...
August 6, 2026 When we think about life after death and those who have gone before us, the Transfiguration of Jesus offers some comforting insights. In Matthew 17:1-9, we read: “After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high...
August 5, 2026 “New birth is the power that God is going to use to regenerate the world, brought into your present.”— Tim Keller Cynthia’s father died while she was pregnant with her son, and the loss was painful for many reasons. When she gave birth, she realized...
August 4, 2026 Reflections on Bereavement By Stephen P. Herman, M.D. We all die. For some, it comes as a relief after years of toil, longstanding pain from various illnesses without cure or with terrifying, experimental treatments. Some die in their sleep, others by...
August 3, 2026 We’ve all heard of the three theological virtues — faith, hope and charity. Faith and charity are easy to grasp, but what about “hope”? Does that mean having a desire to win the lottery? Does it mean wishing things will get better in your family life?...
