October 26

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the end of October, all of attention is paid to the cultural phenomenon that is Halloween. Decorating the house, getting costumes ready, enjoying some candy, attending Trunk or Treats, and many other things are all...

October 19

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This upcoming Saturday, October 25 th , a group from St. Charles will be heading up to Freehold to participate in an ongoing initiative being run by the NCCL or National Community of Catechetical Leaders. This is really our second...

October 12

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In much of the culture around us, October is seen as a season of spookiness. As the daylight grows shorter and the holiday of Halloween looms at the end of the month, many people go out of their way to decorate their houses, plan...

October 5

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One of the things my education has given me over the years is what is called “media literacy.” We all have it to a certain degree and it’s meant to help us navigate the world around us; particularly in understanding better the...

September 28

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There are few siblings as well known in the faith as the sisters, Martha and Mary. While their brother is known for being one of the few people Jesus raised from the dead in the Gospels, it’s the story and interaction between the...

September 21

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One of the primary roles of the Church is that of teaching and education. Indeed, bishops are giving three main responsibilities in their vocation as the head of a diocese: to teach, to govern, and to sanctify. But it’s not just...