Mary is often considered to be a major stumbling block on the road to Christian unity in terms of doctrine and devotion, but that is less and less the case. Today Mary is appearing more frequently in Anglican and Protestant liturgical hymns and calendars, and her image is hanging on their church walls.
Servant of God, Father Isaac Thomas Hecker CSP is the founder of the Paulist Fathers. The second series of Hecker Reflections are primarily drawn from his sermon collection. The following reflection is taken from a sermon titled, “Fidelity to Conscience,” that Father Hecker preached at the Paulist Mother Church in New York City, the Parish of Saint Paul the Apostle in 1863. This sermon was published in a Paulist sermon collection in 1864.
Hundreds gathered at St. Paul’s College over the weekend of May 17-19 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this venerable institution. View photos from the celebrations!
Hundreds gathered at St. Paul’s College over the weekend of May 17-19 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this venerable institution. Read about and view photos from the celebrations!
Servant of God, Father Isaac Thomas Hecker CSP is the founder of the Paulist Fathers. The second series of Hecker Reflections are primarily drawn from his sermon collection. The following reflection is taken from a sermon titled, “Fidelity to Conscience,” that Father Hecker preached at the Paulist Mother Church in New York City, the Parish of Saint Paul the Apostle in 1863. This sermon was published in a Paulist sermon collection in 1864.
The third biennial reconciliation symposium took place in Boston in the aftermath of the marathon bombing. See why reconciliation and peace are needed so urgently “within our country, our Church and our cities.”
Today we begin a new series of Hecker Reflections. The selections for this second series are primarily drawn from Father Hecker’s sermon collection. The following reflection is taken from a sermon titled, “Fidelity to Conscience,” that Father Hecker preached at the Paulist mother church in New York City, the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, in 1863. This sermon was published in a Paulist sermon collection in 1864.
Twenty-four Paulist pilgrims walked in the footsteps of Paulist Founder, Servant of God, Father Isaac T. Hecker in a spiritual journey through Rome. Read about the trip and view the photo gallery!
Father William Dougherty, CSP, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination this May. Meet this extraordinary Paulist and his golden journey through the priesthood.
Father Tom Ryan, CSP, discusses the ecumenical track record of Pope Francis I, and why the world’s Christian leaders are giving a resounding thumbs-up to the new pope.
