My “Two Cents” segment on Thursday this week is about who Americans follow for their news and information, and why. After the firing this week of CNN’s Don Lemon and Fox’s Tucker Carlson, it is good to stop and think about who you follow in
Wishing you and your family a blessed Triduum and Easter! Below are some resources for this Blessed Holy Week. May God Bless You & Your Family! Teresa & Deacon Dominick Resources for Holy Week How to Gain a Plenary Indulgence During Holy Week Introduction
Location of the First Nativity Gives New Insight to Old Christmas Carols As I stood there overlooking the Rieti valley, in the hilltop town of Greccio, the lyrics to more than one much-loved Christmas carol came to mind. Away in a manger, no
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. — James 1:2-3 We’re all familiar with the famous tale of the How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But
We were made for relationship; with God first and then with each other. But how much time have we spent “relating” to one another beyond technology? In his 2022 Lenten message, Let Us Not Grow Tired of Doing Good, Pope Francis is asking us to reflect
“Who cares?” That might very well be your response regarding the latest in the ongoing saga of former CNN host Chris Cuomo and former CNN president Jeff Zucker. Why should we spend any of our precious time following the developments of folks who have done their part
It’s said that timing is everything. That certainly held true this week with two major stories concerning media influence and manipulation, and more specifically the ongoing struggles women and girls have with body image, breaking on the same day. While the two stories hit the
I’ve always been a fan of my fellow Italian American, Tony Bennett, whose real last name happens to be Benedetto, by the way. But I think Tony would agree, that while he sang his heart out over the city by the bay, when it comes to
Not everyone sets goals and makes New Year’s resolutions. Some people set goals or resolutions for physical gain such as losing weight, getting in shape, and being healthier. Some do it for emotional gain: spending more time enjoying life, being outdoors, relaxing, etc. And
Ciao! It’s been a few months since my last T’s Tea Time. I have been spending a lot of time traveling, including two trips to my beloved Italy. But I wanted to take a moment in this busy but beautiful season to wish you and yours
