In his weekly columns, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito often referenced the words and wisdom of the Holy Fathers.

Ordained to be a Minister of Joy

It is good to remind ourselves, as priests, that making small promises regarding gestures of understanding and kindness, especially to those who offend us, intentionally or not, support, in a concrete fashion, the promise we make to imitate the Lord in all things.

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Pray with the Pope: For children with incurable diseases, February 2026 - “Teach us to recognize your face in every suffering child”