A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. There are virtues and then there are virtues. Here’s one you don’t see a lot of today: civility. In a world in which instant information, instant messages, instant solutions and instant gratification are not only expected but presumed – and, indeed, required – precious little room and time[…]
Having long rested quietly atop Mary’s altar in the beautiful and iconic Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, a 600-year-old work of art is getting new attention as part of a national video series on the healing power of beauty. The painting is the subject of a video titled “Hidden in Plain Sight,” which is narrated by[…]
On Nov. 3, Day Nine of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who govern our country and for those who are running for elected office that they might serve with a commitment to life, respect, compassion, liberty and justice for all.
On Nov. 2, Day Eight of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop O’Connell, asks the faithful to pray: For the protection of marriage as the faithful union of one man and one woman and for the strengthening of family life in our country.
On Nov. 1, Day Seven of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For the poor, for immigrants and refugees, for the forgotten and most abandoned in our country
On Oct. 31, Day Six of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who protect our country in the armed forces at home and around the world and for peace in the world.
On Oct. 30, Day Five of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who protect and serve us in law enforcement in our country and for an end to violence and destruction, especially in our cities. ________________________________________________________________________ Beginning with the Feast[…]
On Oct. 29, Day Four of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For the protection of religious liberty in our country and around the world.
On Oct. 28, Day Three of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: Day 3 – Prayers to end racism and social injustice in our country.
On Oct. 27, Day Two of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: Pray to the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic and for those affected by it. Click here for the full list of intentions. Click here for today’s reflection from Bishop O’Connell
