What do the saints say about St. Joseph?
The Holy Fathers and Doctors of the Church agree that St. Joseph was chosen to be Mary's husband by God himself. Here are a few phrases about Jesus' father.
Homily – Fr Cristiano Pinheiro – Dec 29th, 2024 – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, C
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 The Book of Sirach, from which today’s First Reading is taken, is one of the so-called ‘wisdom books’ in the Bible. It’s packed with practical advice for living a virtuous life—with guidelines that lead those who read to a life that’s fruitful, […]
Homily: Christmas Day – Fr Cristiano Pinheiro – December 25th, 2024
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who announces peace, bearing good news of salvation.” We can say that the first image we get from the readings today is of a Pilgrim from Heaven—a messenger of Good News with beautiful feet! You know, the […]
World Day of the Poor 2024 is warmly celebrated in Brooklyn as a Festival of Free Things
Helping Our Friends in Need On a recent chilly Saturday morning ShalomNYC and members of the community organized an annual Friendsgiving event in commemoration of World Day of the Poor, Nov. 17. Volunteers from all different parts of the tristate area donated clothing jackets, foods, hygienic products and their time to give back to those […]
Life in the Spirit Seminar and the power of God manifested in the life of participants
My name is Rosaria, and my ties to the Catholic faith run profound and deep. I am overwhelmed with humility, gratitude, and a lingering sense of wonder as I recount a journey that has deeply impacted my life. The bond I share with San Damiano Mission Retreat – the Life in the Spirit Seminar – […]
Acamp’s North America 2023 – Fall Edition
Shalom Catholic Community is hosting the second edition of Acamp’s North America, a multi-day event to encounter God, make new friends, and have a life-changing experience. For the first time, you’ll be experiencing Acamp’s in the Fall. The beauty of the autumn landscape will lead us beyond. It’s time to put off the old and […]
Homily – April 9th, 2023 – Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord
Homily – April 9th, 2023 – Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34,37-43; Ps 118; Col 3,1-4; Jn 20:1-9 Yesterday, on the Easter Vigil we saw the darkness of the night being flooded with Light, all around. But it’s intriguing that the Gospel today starts off by saying that ‘Mary Magdalene came […]
Homily – April 8th, 2023 – The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Homily – April 8th, 2023 – The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Rm 6:3-11; Mt 28:1-10 That violent darkness that has come upon us and surrounded the Crucifixion of the Lord gave way to the joyful, peaceful and intense light of the Resurrection. It’s impressive to move from the darkness of the night into a ‘flame-glittering church’, at the beginning of the Easter Vigil. We really […]
Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Fr. Cristiano)
Homily – April 6th, 2023 – Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Jesus ‘loved His own, who are in the world, and loved them to the end’. And this ‘to the end’, from the Greek ‘eis télos’, implies 2 […]
Homily – April 15th, 2022 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Is 52:13—53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1—19:42 One thing that strikes me every year when I read the Passion is that, as the Gospel is read, Jesus becomes more and more speechless, mute, His lines gradually fade out in the text… The Eternal Word of God becomes […]
