In the beginning of this season of Lent we are invited to choose life. This theme is presented to us by the Church in the first reading the day after Ash Wednesday. It comes from the Book of Deuteronomy and provides a good guide as we decide how to live this season of repentance and preparation. First of all Lent is a season of repentance. We are invited to turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel.
Why should we turn away from sin? So that we might both purify and unclutter our...
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Newly-installed Cardinal Dolan to speak at diocesan Public Policy Convocation
Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan will be the keynote speaker at the diocesan Public Policy Convocation on March 3 at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, Hicksville.
The Cardinal’s theme will be “On the HHS Mandate: How Catholics Can Make an Impact.” Bishop William Murphy will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the event’s opening Mass. Beginning with registration at 8:45 a.m. and running through 1 p.m., the convocation will include a panel discussion on the New York State bishops’ 2012 legislative agenda which counts respect for life, Catholic education and protection for the poor and vulnerable among its priorities.
The event is free. Registration is required. Online registration is available on the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s website www.catholiccharities.cc/ or by calling 516-733-7078.
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