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Spelman College glee club performs new work at local parish

In honor of the feast of St. Benedict the Moor, members of Spelman College’s Glee Club debuted original compositions of sacred music on April 14 at St. Benedict the African Parish, 340 W. 66th St.

Easter gives us hope, not just optimism

I was once asked to explain the difference between optimism and hope. My response was to point to the transformation that take place in the disciples after the Resurrection.

May 21: Sixth Sunday of Easter

All during this season between Easter and Pentecost, the Sunday readings have included selections from the Acts of the Apostles. At the conclusion of the Gospel of Luke — the first volume of Luke’s work — and at the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles, the Risen Christ instructs his disciples to proclaim the Gospel message of "forgiveness" and to be his "witnesses" to the whole world, beginning "in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

May 14: Fifth Sunday of Easter

A few weeks ago, I was privileged to give an address to the annual meeting of the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators, an organization composed mainly of human resource professionals who work in Catholic institutions. As you can imagine, these are people who confront on a daily basis the very human dimensions of the church: problematic personnel issues, questions of hiring and firing, resolving disputes.

Father James F. Keenan, SJ

Did you see Pope Francis’ TED Talk? On April 25, he released a surprise video for the annual TED conference, recording it from one of his offices. It’s terrific. (www.ted.com/talks/pope_francis_why_the_only_future_worth_building_includes_everyone?)

The Voice of Catholic Charities

Spring is in the air! Everyone looks forward to this hopeful time of year when nature renews itself and we witness the final melting of winter and the opening of fresh blooms everywhere. For Catholics and Christians, the new life that spring unveils is especially profound because it coincides with Lent and the wondrous promise of Easter.

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