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In a video message, Archbishop Alexander Sample reflected on the meaning and history of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
A reading from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles
Acts 16:22-34
The crowd in Philippi joined in the attack on Paul and Silas,
and the magistrates had them stripped
and ordered them to be beaten with rods.
After inflicting many blows on them,
they threw them into prison
and instructed the jailer to guard them securely.
When he received these instructions, he put them in the innermost cell
and secured their feet to a stake.
About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying
and singing hymns to God as the prisoners listened,
there was suddenly such a severe earthquake
that the foundations of the jail shook;
all the doors flew open, and the chains of all were pulled loose.
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open,
he drew his sword and was about to kill himself,
thinking that the prisoners had escaped.
But Paul shouted out in a loud voice,
"Do no harm to yourself; we are all here."
He asked for a light and rushed in and,
trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas.
Then he brought them out and said,
"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus
and you and your household will be saved."
So they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house.
He took them in at that hour of the night and bathed their wounds;
then he and all his family were baptized at once.
He brought them up into his house and provided a meal
and with his household rejoiced at having come to faith in God.
From the Gospel according to John
16:5-11
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Now I am going to the one who sent me,
and not one of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’
But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts.
But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go.
For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send him to you.
And when he comes he will convict the world
in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation:
sin, because they do not believe in me;
righteousness, because I am going to the Father
and you will no longer see me;
condemnation, because the ruler of this world has been condemned."
The Gospel passage takes us today to the Upper Room where, after the Last Supper, a sense of loss has saddened the Apostles. This is due to the fact that Jesus’ words arouse disturbing questions: He spoke of the world’s hatred of him and of his own, he spoke of his mysterious departure; and there were still many other things to be said, but for the time being the Apostles were not able to bear the weight (cf. Jn 16: 12). To console them, he explains the meaning of his departure: he will go, but he will return; meanwhile, he will not abandon them, will not leave them orphans. He will send the Consoler, the Spirit of the Father, and the Spirit will enable them to understand that Christ’s work is a work of love: love of the One who gave himself, love of the Father who has given him. (…) The Holy Spirit illuminates the human spirit and, by revealing Christ Crucified and Risen, indicates the way to become more like him, that is, to be "the image and instrument of the love which flows from Christ" (Deus Caritas Est, n. 33). (Benedict XVI, Homily on the Solemnity of Pentecost, 4 June 2006)
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Read More![Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truth – #Catholic – Pope Leo XIV said the principal threat facing both religion and science today is the denial of the existence of objective truth. He made this statement on May 11 during an audience granted to members of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, which supports the work of the observatory located in Castel Gandolfo.“Today, however, science and religion face a different, and perhaps more insidious, threat: those who deny the very existence of objective truth,” the pontiff said.During his address, he recalled that his predecessor Pope Leo XIII refounded the Vatican Observatory in 1891 in a context where science was beginning to emerge as a rival source of truth to religion. Because of this, he said, the Church felt the “urgent need to counter the growing perception that faith and science were enemies.” Exploitation of natural resources“Too many in our world refuse to acknowledge what both science and the Church clearly teach: that we bear a solemn responsibility for the care of our planet and for the well-being of those who inhabit it, especially the most vulnerable, whose lives are threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world,” Leo said.He underscored that the Church’s commitment to “rigorous and honest science remains not only valuable but essential.”The pope also highlighted the unique role of astronomy within this context. “It occupies a particular place in this mission,” he affirmed while emphasizing its capacity to evoke wonder and a sense of proportion in human beings: “It awakens in us both admiration and a healthy sense of proportion.” “Contemplating the heavens invites us to view our fears and failures in the light of God’s immensity,” he noted.However, he lamented, “this gift is today threatened” by light pollution. “To paraphrase Pope Benedict [XVI], we have filled our skies with artificial light that blinds us to the lights God has placed in them — an eloquent image,” he suggested, “of sin itself,” citing a 2012 homily by the German pontiff.Gratitude for scientific workThe pope expressed his gratitude to the scientists and benefactors associated with the foundation, whose work sustains the activities of the Vatican Observatory.“Your generosity makes it possible for the Vatican Observatory to share the wonder of astronomy with students around the world and to offer workshops and summer courses to those working in Catholic schools and parishes," he said. "Ultimately, it is your dedication that keeps the observatory’s telescopes and laboratories faithful to their original purpose: to be places where the glory of God’s creation is encountered with reverence, depth, and joy,” he added.Finally, the pontiff exhorted them to “never lose sight of the theological vision that animates all of this."“It’s not surprising that people of deep faith feel called to explore the origins and workings of the universe," he said. "The desire to better understand creation is but a reflection of that restless yearning for God that dwells in the heart of every human being."This story was first published by ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News. It has been translated and adapted by EWTN News English.](https://unitedyam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pope-warns-main-threat-common-to-religion-and-science-is-denial-of-objective-truth-catholic-pope-leo-xiv-said-the-principal-threat-facing-both-religion-and-science-today-is-the-denial-of-the-exis.webp "Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truth – #Catholic – Pope Leo XIV said the principal threat facing both religion and science today is the denial of the existence of objective truth. He made this statement on May 11 during an audience granted to members of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, which supports the work of the observatory located in Castel Gandolfo.“Today, however, science and religion face a different, and perhaps more insidious, threat: those who deny the very existence of objective truth,” the pontiff said.During his address, he recalled that his predecessor Pope Leo XIII refounded the Vatican Observatory in 1891 in a context where science was beginning to emerge as a rival source of truth to religion. Because of this, he said, the Church felt the “urgent need to counter the growing perception that faith and science were enemies.” Exploitation of natural resources“Too many in our world refuse to acknowledge what both science and the Church clearly teach: that we bear a solemn responsibility for the care of our planet and for the well-being of those who inhabit it, especially the most vulnerable, whose lives are threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world,” Leo said.He underscored that the Church’s commitment to “rigorous and honest science remains not only valuable but essential.”The pope also highlighted the unique role of astronomy within this context. “It occupies a particular place in this mission,” he affirmed while emphasizing its capacity to evoke wonder and a sense of proportion in human beings: “It awakens in us both admiration and a healthy sense of proportion.” “Contemplating the heavens invites us to view our fears and failures in the light of God’s immensity,” he noted.However, he lamented, “this gift is today threatened” by light pollution. “To paraphrase Pope Benedict [XVI], we have filled our skies with artificial light that blinds us to the lights God has placed in them — an eloquent image,” he suggested, “of sin itself,” citing a 2012 homily by the German pontiff.Gratitude for scientific workThe pope expressed his gratitude to the scientists and benefactors associated with the foundation, whose work sustains the activities of the Vatican Observatory.“Your generosity makes it possible for the Vatican Observatory to share the wonder of astronomy with students around the world and to offer workshops and summer courses to those working in Catholic schools and parishes,\" he said. \"Ultimately, it is your dedication that keeps the observatory’s telescopes and laboratories faithful to their original purpose: to be places where the glory of God’s creation is encountered with reverence, depth, and joy,” he added.Finally, the pontiff exhorted them to “never lose sight of the theological vision that animates all of this.\"“It’s not surprising that people of deep faith feel called to explore the origins and workings of the universe,\" he said. \"The desire to better understand creation is but a reflection of that restless yearning for God that dwells in the heart of every human being.\"This story was first published by ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News. It has been translated and adapted by EWTN News English.")
Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world.
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Caritas Chamber Chorale presents ‘A Heart at Peace’ to benefit Adorno Fathers’ African mission #Catholic – 
The Caritas Chamber Chorale will present a series of three a cappella choral concerts titled A Heart at Peace on June 12, 13, and 14 at three locations in northern N.J. The program seeks to find mercy and peace through music, and there will be a freewill offering to benefit the Adorno Fathers’ African Mission.
The concerts will include works ranging from 16th-century English motets to early American sacred music and choral works by living composers.
Featured works include local composer Mark A. Miller’s “Dona Nobis Pacem,” Caritas Composer in Residence Wayne Dietterick’s “The Peace-Pipe” on a Longfellow poem, and an original three-part work on the peace of one’s later years by Caritas charter member Chris Rath, “Let in the Grace.” Also included will be Martin Åsander’s “Peace,” Lucy Walker’s “Give Me Your Stars,” and Dan Forrest’s “Good Night Dear Heart,” among many others.
A Heart at Peace will be presented on:
- Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648;
- Saturday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 250 Bebout Ave., Stirling (Long Hill Township), NJ 07980;
- Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m. at Mount St. Mary’s Academy Chapel, 1645 Rt. 22 W., Watchung, NJ 07069. This concert will feature a women’s ensemble from Mount St. Mary’s Academy.
The concerts are free and open to the public. The entirety of the freewill offering will benefit the Pierluigi Fabbiani Nursery School, the Gianni Diurni Primary School, and the Foyer de l’Enfance Paolo Di Nardo Orphanage, run by the Adorno Fathers’ St. Francis Caracciolo Mission in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.
Caritas Chamber Chorale, founded in 2005, is a community choir of approximately 20 singers who are dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor through the art of sacred music. Caritas’ audiences have supported the Adorno Fathers’ St. Francis Caracciolo Mission in DRC, Africa, through freewill offerings.
The Chorale is directed by Barbara Sanderman and assisted by Wayne Dietterick.
For more information, visit them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify, at www.caritaschamberchorale.org, or contact director@caritaschamberchorale.org.
– The Caritas Chamber Chorale will present a series of three a cappella choral concerts titled A Heart at Peace on June 12, 13, and 14 at three locations in northern N.J. The program seeks to find mercy and peace through music, and there will be a freewill offering to benefit the Adorno Fathers’ African Mission. The concerts will include works ranging from 16th-century English motets to early American sacred music and choral works by living composers. Featured works include local composer Mark A. Miller’s “Dona Nobis Pacem,” Caritas Composer in Residence Wayne Dietterick’s “The Peace-Pipe” on a Longfellow poem, and
![Jay Wright shares proven leadership lessons for Church renewal #Catholic - By all rights, Jalen Brunson, a star point guard for Villanova men’s basketball, could have played with swagger in the Wildcats’ final game of the NCAA national championships in 2018. He had just collected most of the major awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, the day before facing Michigan on April 2.
Instead, Brunson let his teammates shine, making it easier for them to score and passing the ball rather than taking shots himself. The Wildcats beat Michigan 79-62 for their second championship since 2016. Brunson scored only nine points — well below his 16-point season average.
Jay Wright, Villanova men’s basketball head coach for 21 seasons, illustrated the success and generosity of Brunson and other former players both on and off the court during his May 6 talk, “Winning and Losing as Disciples and as a Team.” He used their examples to foster teamwork as life lessons — what he called “attitude” — as he addressed parish leaders, coaches, young adults, and others seeking to live their faith with courage and purpose in the packed auditorium at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, N.J.
“Jalen had the opportunity to be the star during that championship game. Instead, he showed his teammates he would stay true to the team’s core values. He said, ‘It’s not about me. It’s about the team,’” said Wright, who retired in 2022 as the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach of Villanova, a Catholic institution. Brunson is now a guard for the N.Y. Nicks in the NBA. “We want our leaders to be the most selfless and lead a team by example. Success isn’t just wins and losses. It’s about living together and treating each other well,” Wright said.
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Wright encouraged audience members to apply those core values — which he and his team summarized in the buzzword “attitude” — when building teams in their parishes or dioceses or revitalizing the Church. He said that people with “attitude” focus on teamwork, mission, dedication, work ethic, and supporting one another. Wright illustrated these principles with examples from games during his distinguished career.
“You will succeed if it’s God’s plan, but all you can control is your attitude and faith,” said Wright, who now gives motivational talks.
In addition to notching NCAA national championships in 2016 and 2018, Wright’s Villanova teams made four appearances in the NCAA Final Four.
Among his many accolades, he became the first man in BIG EAST history to be selected as the league’s Coach of the Year six times in 2018-19 and was named Associated Press men’s college basketball Coach of the Decade in 2020.
Wright and his wife, Patricia Reilly, received the St. Augustine Medal in 2017. Wright’s 2017 book, “Attitude,” was a New York Times bestseller.
Father Paddy O’Donovan, retired priest and former pastor in the Paterson Diocese, N.J., invited his friend Wright to speak at St. Paul’s. Father O’Donovan said publicly that Wright’s wisdom helped him understand leadership amid Church renewal and evangelization while leading parishes.
Wright “lives the reality” practicing the faith and evangelizing “in a very public way but also a deeply religious and personal way,” said Father O’Donovan, adding he is devoted to his wife and three children. “Jay is deeply committed to the life and mission of the Church,” Father O’Donovan said.
Villanova alumni filled St. Paul’s auditorium and posed many questions to Wright during a Q&A session after his talk. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, a sports fan, then offered a prayer.
“We have such a great team in the diocese. Tonight, as we give thanks to God for the witness [of Wright], we also pray that we have that attitude, which is Christ: to love as he loves,” Bishop Sweeney said.
Afterwards, Paul Pomykala, head coach of Passaic High School’s men’s basketball team and parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Boonton, N.J., said Wright focused on the “bigger picture.”
“Success comes when people share a mission, form a bond, and play for the team, not their own glory. It’s also about what God has in store,” Pomykala said.
Noah Anderson, a third-grader at St. Patrick School in Chatham, N.J., who plays baseball and runs track, said Wright emphasized a “positive attitude.”
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Jay Wright shares proven leadership lessons for Church renewal #Catholic – 
By all rights, Jalen Brunson, a star point guard for Villanova men’s basketball, could have played with swagger in the Wildcats’ final game of the NCAA national championships in 2018. He had just collected most of the major awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, the day before facing Michigan on April 2.
Instead, Brunson let his teammates shine, making it easier for them to score and passing the ball rather than taking shots himself. The Wildcats beat Michigan 79-62 for their second championship since 2016. Brunson scored only nine points — well below his 16-point season average.
Jay Wright, Villanova men’s basketball head coach for 21 seasons, illustrated the success and generosity of Brunson and other former players both on and off the court during his May 6 talk, “Winning and Losing as Disciples and as a Team.” He used their examples to foster teamwork as life lessons — what he called “attitude” — as he addressed parish leaders, coaches, young adults, and others seeking to live their faith with courage and purpose in the packed auditorium at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, N.J.
“Jalen had the opportunity to be the star during that championship game. Instead, he showed his teammates he would stay true to the team’s core values. He said, ‘It’s not about me. It’s about the team,’” said Wright, who retired in 2022 as the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach of Villanova, a Catholic institution. Brunson is now a guard for the N.Y. Nicks in the NBA. “We want our leaders to be the most selfless and lead a team by example. Success isn’t just wins and losses. It’s about living together and treating each other well,” Wright said.
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Wright encouraged audience members to apply those core values — which he and his team summarized in the buzzword “attitude” — when building teams in their parishes or dioceses or revitalizing the Church. He said that people with “attitude” focus on teamwork, mission, dedication, work ethic, and supporting one another. Wright illustrated these principles with examples from games during his distinguished career.
“You will succeed if it’s God’s plan, but all you can control is your attitude and faith,” said Wright, who now gives motivational talks.
In addition to notching NCAA national championships in 2016 and 2018, Wright’s Villanova teams made four appearances in the NCAA Final Four.
Among his many accolades, he became the first man in BIG EAST history to be selected as the league’s Coach of the Year six times in 2018-19 and was named Associated Press men’s college basketball Coach of the Decade in 2020.
Wright and his wife, Patricia Reilly, received the St. Augustine Medal in 2017. Wright’s 2017 book, “Attitude,” was a New York Times bestseller.
Father Paddy O’Donovan, retired priest and former pastor in the Paterson Diocese, N.J., invited his friend Wright to speak at St. Paul’s. Father O’Donovan said publicly that Wright’s wisdom helped him understand leadership amid Church renewal and evangelization while leading parishes.
Wright “lives the reality” practicing the faith and evangelizing “in a very public way but also a deeply religious and personal way,” said Father O’Donovan, adding he is devoted to his wife and three children. “Jay is deeply committed to the life and mission of the Church,” Father O’Donovan said.
Villanova alumni filled St. Paul’s auditorium and posed many questions to Wright during a Q&A session after his talk. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, a sports fan, then offered a prayer.
“We have such a great team in the diocese. Tonight, as we give thanks to God for the witness [of Wright], we also pray that we have that attitude, which is Christ: to love as he loves,” Bishop Sweeney said.
Afterwards, Paul Pomykala, head coach of Passaic High School’s men’s basketball team and parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Boonton, N.J., said Wright focused on the “bigger picture.”
“Success comes when people share a mission, form a bond, and play for the team, not their own glory. It’s also about what God has in store,” Pomykala said.
Noah Anderson, a third-grader at St. Patrick School in Chatham, N.J., who plays baseball and runs track, said Wright emphasized a “positive attitude.”
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– By all rights, Jalen Brunson, a star point guard for Villanova men’s basketball, could have played with swagger in the Wildcats’ final game of the NCAA national championships in 2018. He had just collected most of the major awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, the day before facing Michigan on April 2. Instead, Brunson let his teammates shine, making it easier for them to score and passing the ball rather than taking shots himself. The Wildcats beat Michigan 79-62 for their second championship since 2016. Brunson scored only nine points — well below his 16-point season
The new embassy of Haiti to the Holy See, inaugurated Sunday near the Vatican walls, marks a deepening of diplomatic ties amid ongoing political crisis in the Caribbean nation.
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Local volunteers help feed the hungry in Manhattan #Catholic – 
A group of volunteers woke up early on a rainy Saturday morning, April 25, and while it was still dark headed out to New York City to feed the hungry. A long running tradition of the youth/young adult ministries at St. John Vianney Parish in the Stockholm neighborhood of Hardyston, N.J. and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Jefferson Township, N.J., the group collaborates with the volunteer organization Midnight Run to participate in their Breakfast Run program in lower Manhattan. Midnight Run coordinates more than a thousand relief missions every year in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor.
Local volunteer participants included an eighth-grader, high school sophomores, young adult alumni of the parishes’ shared youth ministry program, parents, and other parishioners. Additional volunteers gathered at St. John Vianney’s Madonna Hall at 6 a.m. to assist in preparing breakfast, which included French toast sticks, sausage, tater tots, and scrambled eggs. In addition to a hot breakfast, the group kept warm on the drive into the city with coolers and hot bricks. Volunteers made to-go options like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, sliced oranges, and hygiene kits.
The group gathered for prayer in Madonna Hall before their caravan of cars left Stockholm for their destination, 28th street. They served more than 75 meals and handed out basics like socks, tees, and underwear in addition to breakfast.
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– A group of volunteers woke up early on a rainy Saturday morning, April 25, and while it was still dark headed out to New York City to feed the hungry. A long running tradition of the youth/young adult ministries at St. John Vianney Parish in the Stockholm neighborhood of Hardyston, N.J. and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Jefferson Township, N.J., the group collaborates with the volunteer organization Midnight Run to participate in their Breakfast Run program in lower Manhattan. Midnight Run coordinates more than a thousand relief missions every year in which volunteers from
Diaconal Wives Community hosts day of reflection at Cedar Knolls parish #Catholic – 
The newly formed Diaconal Wives Community at Notre Dame Parish in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township, N.J., hosted an initial day of reflection titled “Walking the Journey Together, A Morning of Reflection for Deacons’ Wives” on April 25. Jean Mindingall, catechetical minister at Resurrection Parish in Randolph, N.J., led a discussion about the call of a deacon’s wife and a Scriptural reflection. The event ended with daily Mass. There was time to reflect, share stories, meet new wives, nurture current, and renew relationships. The group hopes to host additional events in the future.
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– The newly formed Diaconal Wives Community at Notre Dame Parish in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township, N.J., hosted an initial day of reflection titled “Walking the Journey Together, A Morning of Reflection for Deacons’ Wives” on April 25. Jean Mindingall, catechetical minister at Resurrection Parish in Randolph, N.J., led a discussion about the call of a deacon’s wife and a Scriptural reflection. The event ended with daily Mass. There was time to reflect, share stories, meet new wives, nurture current, and renew relationships. The group hopes to host additional events in the future. Click here to subscribe to