The Paradox of Reception:each of us, most likely, has different perceptions about migrants/refugees. I find it most interesting that the six wealthiest countries in the world received only 9% of the migrants and, in stark contrast, six of the poorest countries received more than 50+%.  So, USA, China, Japan, Germany, France in the UK received less than…

I. The Paradox of Reception: each of us, most likely, has different perceptions about migrants/refugees. I find it most interesting that the six wealthiest countries in the world received only 9% of the migrants and, in stark contrast, six of the poorest countries received more than 50+%.  So, USA, China, Japan, Germany, France in the…

I. Hatred, Racism, Poverty, Violence, Hostility, Fear, and a general disrespect for human life seems to be expressing itself more and more in our world. As our nation mourns the tragedies in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas, Atlanta, and other cities; Internationally our world mourns most recently the violence in France, Turkey, and England—we must fight…

I. Father Suneesh is a Grateful Person: “Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all virtues” (Cicero). The virtue of gratitude is the ability to express our thanks for appreciation to God and others in word or deed. This virtue must be cultivated, and cultivating the spirit of gratitude requires us…

I. Gratitude Party! How does one capture in words the spirit of Fr. Suneesh Mathew Kulathanapadikel! Positive. Upbeat. Good. Accepting. Risk taking. Cheerful. Sunny. Friendly. Fit. Funny. Free spirit. Faithful. Joyful. We congratulate Fr. Suneesh on being named pastor/shepherd of Precious Blood Parish. We will miss him, but send him forward on mission with a real sense…

I. Welcome Fr. Ron Chochol! While Catholic Charities is the home or national outreach to the needy, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international relief and development agency that assist the poor and vulnerable in more than 100 countries on behalf of the Catholic Church in the United States. Both Catholic Charities and Catholic…