Archdiocese of Newark held an Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 12 p.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

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Dilexit Nos in a Year session 6 - Chapter 1 paragraphs 17 - 19 - The heart unites the fragments

Pope Francis notes the unifying and discerning action of "seeing with the heart." Through the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we can begin to put together knowledge and insight to holistically understand the reality of God's presence in our lives.

Session 6 - published March 21, 2025

Dilexit Nos in a Year session 5 - Chapter 1 paragraphs 13-16 Why are you here, Elijah?

Pope Francis asks us to contemplate a return to the hearts the integrated part of our being, that fully encapsulates all that we are. Beyond any one system of study, we are a complex human being fully integrated as soul, and body, with mind, spirit, thought, will and emotional capabilities.

Session 5 - published March 14, 2025

Episode 55 - "The Lord wants you to know that He is yours, and He wants to know- Will you be His?"

Jen speaks with Sr. Rita Clare Yoches and Sr. Sarah Rose Dent of the Franciscan Sisters T.O.R. of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother about their conversion to discipleship, vocation call and giving your life to Jesus. Sr. Rita Clare shares her powerful personal call to be Christ's spouse. Sr. Sarah Rose speaks about developing a prayer life that fits our own way of being so that we can remain connected to Christ as we encounter others.

Episode 53 - "It's not about the color or the nationality, it's about loving God."

Rahsaan Garlin, Coordinator of African American, African and Caribbean Apostolate in the Archdiocese of Newark speaks with Jen about the importance of representation, and assisting Black families in building community to create strong families of faith for the good of younger generations.