Sean Connolly
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Baptized by Fulton Sheen: Bishop Barres reflects on new blessed’s holiness and mission
Bishop John Barres (second from left) stands before the altar where the Beatification Mass for Fulton Sheen was celebrated at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri with the interviewer (left) and Fathers Louis Cona and Alessandro da Luz of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. (Image courtesy of the author) This week, I traveled to St. Louis with thousands of other Catholics from throughout the country for the Beatification Mass of Fulton Sheen.
Fossil denticles reveal how ocean productivity shapes shark baselines and recovery potential
Editor’s summary Abstract Geographic variation in preexploitation shark abundance Millennial-scale changes in shark abundance Shifts in the ecological structure of shark communities Oceanography shapes shark baselines and recovery potential Acknowledgments Supplementary Materials References and Notes Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Editor’s summary Most vertebrates can leave some signature of the past in fossils of their bones, but...
Moroccan Chicken Soup
Preheat the oven to 180°C regular bake. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Season generously inside and out with salt and pepper, then rub the cumin and ground coriander all over the skin. Leave to marinate for at least an hour at room temperature, longer in the fridge if you’re cooking ahead. Put the dates in a small pot with the cinnamon stick and saffron. Cover with cold water, bring to a gentle boil, then take off the heat and let it steep. The water will turn the colour of a Moroccan sunset.
An act of reparation to the Sacred Heart built in stone
Left: The exterior of the Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Barcelona (Image: Jordiferrer / Wikipedia); right: The facade of the crypt at the Church (Image: IsaBoletinii / Wikipedia) With the completion of its 566-foot central tower this past February, the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia now holds the distinction of being the tallest church in the world.
801 REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE OF COMPUTER-AIDED DETECTION (CAD-E)- ASSISTED COLONOSCOPY ON ADENOMA DETECTION RATES (ADR)
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Multi-Family Turnkey Companies/Providers
Greetings, Does anyone recommend a reputable Multi-family Turnkey Company (that isn't Norada Real Estate)? I currently have some duplexes in Orlando, which is close to the city I live, and utilized MidSouth Home Buyers to purchase a SFH turnkey. The Orlando area has appreciated out of my comfort area and I was hoping to find a company similar to Midsouth. In that they rehab and manage a turnkey property for the buyer, except multi-family instead of single-family residence.
The Lenten fast of St. Patrick atop Ireland’s holy mountain
Left: Pilgrims on Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, Ireland. (Image: Alan James / Wikipedia); right: Icon of Saint Patrick from Christ the Savior Russian Orthodox Church, Wayne, WV. (Image: Wikipedia) As Catholics, we celebrate the saints for their heroic witness to our Christian Faith.
Un evento extremo de calor oceánico explicó el mayor daño registrado en arrecifes de coral
Un análisis científico internacional determinó que las olas de calor marinas fueron el principal fenómeno climático responsable del blanqueamiento que impactó a más del 50% de los arrecifes de coral del planeta entre 2014 y 2017, el episodio más extenso y severo documentado hasta el momento.
A Cathedral Fit for Three Kings
The Shrine of the Three Magi, created around 1181-1230 by Nicholas of Verdun; right: The Shrine of the Three Kings seen behind the high altar of Cologne Cathedral. (Images: Wikipedia) In all my travels, I have beheld few if any more impressive sights than the breathtaking Gothic behemoth of Kölner Dom, “Cologne Cathedral,” illumined at night, bathed in golden-white light, with its twin towers rising above the Hohenzollern Bridge that stretches across the Rhine.
Hope in the face of death and the miraculous crucifix of San Marcello
Detail of the crucifix of San Marcello in the Oratory of Santissimo Crocifisso of the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome. (Image courtesy of the author) The paradox at the heart of Christianity is the Cross. Through Christ’s sacrifice, this instrument of death has become the source of lasting life. Christ hung upon the Cross not just as a “living victim” (CCC 1992), but as a victor.
Raising Rent
Don't let emotions get in the way of doing proper business. You are way below market and the tenant knows it. They will not be offended if you give a 30 Day Notice to increase rent. I would NOT give 2-3 months notice. That just gives time to stew over it. Give the basic required notice and move on. I would probably do an initial increase of about $40 to unit A. It may be a stretch, but not near enough to cause him to move.
El secreto de los corales panameños frente al cambio climático: adaptación, genética y esperanza
Por Agroempresario.com En las cálidas y fluctuantes aguas del Pacífico oriental tropical, frente a las costas de Panamá, una revelación científica comienza a tomar protagonismo: ciertos corales están desafiando al cambio climático. Lo hacen gracias a una compleja red de relaciones biológicas, mecanismos genéticos y procesos de adaptación que podrían ofrecer pistas esenciales para la conservación marina global.
The role of holobiont composition and environmental history in thermotolerance of Tropical Eastern Pacific corals
Keywords thermal resistance coral bleaching automated stress system CBASS Pocillopora corals Tropical Eastern Pacific Panama holobiont population genetics microbiome dynamics ecophysiology Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Oostra, V. ∙ Saastamoinen, M. ∙ Zwaan, B.J. ... Strong phenotypic plasticity limits potential for evolutionary responses to climate change Nat. Commun. 2018; 9, 1005 2. Richter, S. ∙ Kipfer, T. ∙ Wohlgemuth, T. ...
On the eve of the Conclave: A brief history and reflection
On the eve of the Conclave: A brief history and reflection The conclave process today is a necessary remedy to the intrigue, simony, and political interference that often caused serious problems over the centuries. White smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel indicates that a pope has been elected by the College of Cardinals. (Image: Wikipedia) The election of a new pope always captures the world’s attention.
This Week at Catholic World Report
Catechumens in Canada enter Church drawn to truth, beauty, goodness By Anna Farrow on Apr 18, 2025 04:00 am On April 14, noted public Catholic intellectual Robert George posted on X, “Something’s happening. It’s happening in France. It’s happening in England. It’s happening in the U.S. I only began noticing it a few weeks Read in browser » Good Friday, Death, and Christian Life By Dr. Randall B. Smith on Apr 18, 2025 03:00 am Mary weeps at the foot of the cross, and we weep with her.
Holy Week: A biblical chronology and liturgical guide
The greatest and holiest of weeks is upon us. The principal mysteries of the Catholic Faith are commemorated over the course of these seven days: Jesus Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. As the week unfolds, we see in both the gospel accounts and the Church’s sacred liturgy how the Cross paves the way to Easter victory.
Environmental Gradients Linked to Human Impacts, Not Species Richness, Drive Regional Variation in Community Stability in Coral Reef Fishes
1 Introduction Diversity can impact a range of forms of community stability, including resilience, resistance, persistence and robustness (Donohue et al. 2013, 2016). In recent decades, attention has focused particularly on how diversity can mitigate the temporal variability of aggregate community properties (typically measured as the coefficient of variation in total community abundance, with ‘community stability’ being the inverse of community variability) (Gross et al.
The story of the “other St. Patrick’s Cathedral”
Left: The front of St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland; right: The nave of the Cathedral. (Images: Wikipedia) For most American Catholics, the name “St. Patrick’s Cathedral” conjures up an image of the neo-Gothic church with its twin spires on New York City’s Fifth Avenue—a cathedral now dwarfed by the skyscrapers of glass all around it.
Downscaling global reference points to assess the sustainability of local fisheries
INTRODUCTION Multispecies coral reef fisheries are a major source of food and nutrients for many tropical coastal communities around the globe. Yet, the sustainability of many of these fisheries remains unassessed at scales relevant for fisheries management, mainly due to a lack of clearly defined, locally relevant sustainable reference points (i.e., management targets or limits) against which fishery performance can be assessed (Branch et al., 2011).
NALT Protects Open Space along Florida’s Gulf Coast with Permanent Conservation Easement
NALT Protects Open Space along Florida’s Gulf Coast with Permanent Conservation Easement NALT has a long, proud history of partnering with municipalities across the country to help achieve their local conservation goals.” — NALT President Steven Carter CHADDS FORD, PA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- North American Land Trust today announced that it has joined the City of Naples, Florida, and The Athens Group in permanently protecting 105 acres along the Gulf Coast of...
On the history and feast of the “Protection of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn”
A piece of the fresco from Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune in Strasbourg. (Image: Wikipedia) An intriguing medieval fresco can be found in the church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune in Strasbourg, France. It depicts fifteen kings processing by horseback, each carrying a standard bearing the name of his respective nation. The image is known as the “March of the Nations toward Christianity.” It depicts the chronological order of when each nation was baptized.
Accuracy of Point‐Of‐Care Cardiac Ultrasound Performed on Patients Admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Shock
Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.
Meet Father Seán Connolly: New priest of St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel Parish in Riverdale - The Riverdale Press
I wanted to be like them who do glorious things for God so that inspired me to want to dedicate and make a total gift of my life for the service of the church.” Sunlight poured through the colorful stained glass as Father Seán Connolly made his way down the aisle. Dressed in his classical black pastoral vestment, he chatted with The Press about St. Margaret of Cortona - St. Gabriel Parish at 6000 Riverdale Avenue, and his new appointment as its priest.
Meet Father Seán Connolly: New priest of St. Margaret of Cortona-St. Gabriel Parish in Riverdale - The Riverdale Press
Sunlight poured through the colorful stained glass as Father Seán Connolly made his way down the aisle. Dressed in his classical black pastoral vestment, he chatted with The Press about St. Margaret of Cortona - St. Gabriel Parish at 6000 Riverdale Avenue, and his new appointment as its priest. Officially ordained in 2015, Connolly had been leading Sunday services at Most Holy Redeemer-Nativity Catholic Church in the East Village for nine years before moving to Riverdale in August.
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Happy Hour
Sit back and sip as we serve a selection of delightful drinks for the evening. Every Tuesday - Friday, 4:30 - 6:30pm π· $8 house wines π» $9 bottled beer π₯ $9 house spirits Meet you at the bar!
Developing accessible speech technology with users with dysarthric speech
Founded in 2012 in Israel, the Voiceitt company develops speech recognition technology for users with dysarthric speech. The Karten Network has centers across the United Kingdom (UK), supporting disabled people to achieve their aims through the use of technology. Centers are hosted and run by partner organizations within diverse settings including specialist colleges, residential care and day services.
The Church of All Nations in Jerusalem marks centenary of consecration
The facade of the Church of All Nations, also known as the Church of Gethsemane, located on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, next to the Garden of Gethsemane. (Image: Yosarian: Multi-license with GFDL and Creative Commons CC-BY 2.5 / Wikipedia) The Church of All Nations rises above the olive trees of the Garden of Gethsemane.
North American Land Trust plans to acquire historic Joseph Davis Tract in Delaware County
North American Land Trust plans to acquire historic Joseph Davis Tract in Delaware County CHADDS FORD, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, June 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- North American Land Trust (NALT) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the 16-acre historic Joseph Davis Tract in Chadds Ford, which played a role in the 1777 Battle of Brandywine and where the artist N.C. Wyeth once lived and worked.
The Eucharistic miracle along the Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago, Spain [Les routes sans fin(s)/Unsplash.com] As I prepare to lead pilgrims in a few weeks along a portion of the “Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James,” I discovered in my research the story of a Eucharist miracle that took place along this famed pilgrimage route. The connection between the Eucharist and pilgrimage is worth pondering on this feast of Corpus Christi.
Strozzapreti mutton ragu with basil and parmigiano
serves 6 prep 45 minutes cook 3 hours difficulty Easy Ingredients 500 g strozzapreti, cooked, to serve Basil leaves and parmesan cheese, to serve For the sauce ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ tbsp thyme, leaves picked and finely chopped 1 bay leaf 40 g tomato paste ½ cup (125 ml) white wine 1 litre passata Salt and black pepper 25 ml extra virgin olive oil For the braised mutton 2 kg mutton shanks or meat 2.5 litres chicken stock 2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves,...
High response diversity and conspecific density‐dependence, not species interactions, drive dynamics of coral reef fish communities
INTRODUCTION Understanding what drives variation in abundances of species in space and time is a core aim of ecology (Krebs, 2009). Populations respond to a combination of density-dependent and density-independent processes (Ohlberger et al., 2014; Sæther et al., 2016; Thibaut & Connolly, 2020). Species-to-environment interactions, such as variable species responses to environmental fluctuations, and covariations in those responses, are drivers of relative abundance dynamics.
A Sunday Known by Many Names
The Second Sunday of the Easter Season is known by many names: the Octave Day of Easter, Low Sunday, Dominica in Albis Depositis, Quasimodo Sunday, Thomas Sunday, and in more recent times as Divine Mercy Sunday. The meaning of each sheds light on important theological and historical dimensions of our Paschal celebration. The Church’s current liturgical calendar has two octave celebrations for the chief mysteries of our salvation, the birth of the Lord at Christmas and His resurrection at Easter.
Developing accessible speech technology with users with dysarthric speech
ABSTRACT The Voiceitt app is designed for people with dysarthric speech, to support vocal communication and access to voice-driven technologies. Sixty-six participants were recruited to test the Voiceitt app and share feedback with developers. Most had physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments in addition to atypical speech. The project team liaised with individuals, their families and local support teams to provide access to the app and associated equipment.
Comte & goats cheese twice baked soufflé
serves 4 prep 15 minutes cook 35 minutes difficulty Mid Ingredients 300 ml milk 1 bay leaf 2 thyme sprigs ¼ tsp white peppercorns 40 g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 40 g plain flour, plus extra for coating 1 tsp Dijon mustard 75 g finely grated Comté cheese, plus extra to serve (optional) 75 g goats cheese 3 eggs, separated Salt and white pepper 300 ml thin cream Resting time: 45minutes Instructions Preheat the oven to (fan-forced).
On the life and legacy, faith and glories of Saint Patrick
Stained glass mage of St. Patrick, in Saint Patrick Catholic Church, in Junction City, OH (Nheyob/Wikipedia) John F. Kennedy was the first sitting American president to visit Ireland. He arrived there to much fanfare in June of 1963.
On the life, miracles, and charity of the “Mary of the Gael”
A 16th-century fresco by Lorenzo Lotto in the Suardi Chapel showing Saint Brigid turning water into beer (left) and healing a blind man (right). (Image: Wikipedia) Today is “Lá Fhéile Bríde, Brigid’s Day,” the liturgical feast and Irish national holiday in honor of the monastic foundress of Kildare, who along with Patrick and Columba, is the patron saint of Ireland.
High response diversity and conspecific density-dependence, not species interactions, drive dynamics of coral reef fish communities
Abstract Species-to-species and species-to-environment interactions are key drivers of community dynamics. Disentangling these drivers in species-rich assemblages is challenging due to the high number of potentially interacting species (the ″curse of dimensionality″). We develop a process-based model that quantifies how intraspecific and interspecific interactions, and species′ covarying responses to environmental fluctuations, jointly drive community dynamics.
Downscaling global reference points to assess the sustainability of local fisheries
Abstract Multispecies coral reef fisheries are typically managed by local communities who often lack research and monitoring capacity, which prevents estimation of well-defined sustainable reference points to perform locally relevant fishery assessments. Recent global advances in modelling coral reef fisheries have developed pathways to use environmental indicators to estimate multispecies sustainable reference points.
The life, times, and legacy of El Cid, hero of the Reconquista
Detail from Charles de Steuben's "Bataille de Poitiers en octobre," which depicts Charles Martel (mounted) facing Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi (right) at the Battle of Tours. [Wikipedia] Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a pilgrimage to the major shrines of Portugal, Spain and France. The meaning of each stop was known to me prior to our journey: the Mother of God’s presence at Fatima and Lourdes and St. Teresa’s birthplace at Avila, to name a few.
You’ll Find a Pocket of Paris at This Tucked-Away Sydney CBD Restaurant — The Latch
Hotel brand QT is known for creating in-house restaurants that are destinations in their own right, not just for hotel guests, and its latest fits the brief. Neo-French Bistro Parlour opened this September and, though it’s housed in QT Sydney on the CBD’s Market Street, will no doubt be frequented by Sydneysiders having after work drinks, on date nights, or catching up with friends.
Absolution under fire on 9/11
Fr. Francis Grogan's name engraved at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. (Image courtesy of the author) In the midst of the carnage of two of the most seminal and tragic events in American history, God’s saving grace was made manifest by the presence of a Catholic priest. The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point of the Civil War. Confederate General Robert E. Lee sought a victory over the Union Army on Northern soil.
SERIAL THRILLA - A Killer Selection of Horror & Thriller Short Films
Shorts On Tap presents: SERIAL THRILLA - A Killer Selection of Horror & Thriller Short Films on Thursday, October 5th at Rich Mix (The Stage), 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA from 6:30pm. Shorts On Tap is back this October with a killer selection of horror and thriller shorts! Time to unleash a programme of gripping, chilling, dark short films for our thriller-thirsty audience.
“Per Crucem ad Astra, Through the Cross to the Stars”
At the heart of the Christian life is taking up one’s cross daily to follow Jesus (cf Mt 16:24-26; Lk 9:23). As His disciples, we are not without hope in the midst of life’s trials. The crosses we bear will be redemptive if united to our Lord’s own carrying of His Cross. Only the Crucified One can turn life’s difficulties into joy. Lithuania’s famed Hill of Crosses is a stirring testimony to this core Christian belief. It is a small elevation on a vast field mounted by two hundred thousand crosses.
Brinton Run Preserve celebrates its one-year anniversary as a public preserve
The 71-acre preserve is the site of a Revolutionary War battle CHADDS FORD, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, July 10, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Brinton Run Preserve is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a public preserve, a place where neighbors and visitors can hike, enjoy nature, and learn about history. The North American Land Trust (NALT) purchased the 71-acre historic site, which had been sought by developers, and opened it to the public in summer 2022.
Unelected board just raised rent for over two million New York City tenants
Photo: Tenants disrupt the Rent Guidelines Board vote on June 21. Liberation photo. On June 21, New York City raised the rent for over two million tenants. After a pitched struggle over the last two months, the Rent Guidelines Board voted to increase rents on New York City’s rent-stabilized apartments. The increase for one-year leases will be 3%. For two-year leases, rents will go up by 2.75% in the first year and 3.25% in the second year.
Sustained productivity and the persistence of coral reef fisheries - Nature Sustainability
Abstract Fishing-induced biomass depletion is common on coral reefs. Yet, fisheries persist, maintaining the livelihoods of millions of fishers. Understanding this persistence is key to sustained reef fisheries in a time of global changes. Here we combine snapshot fish surveys and individual models of growth and mortality in a novel framework to evaluate potential reef fisheries productivity across a whole Pacific country (Tonga) spanning a major fishing pressure gradient.
The Story of St. Columba and the Book of Kells
Detail from "Book of Kells, Folio 32v, Christ Enthroned." (Image: Wikipedia) Ireland is known as the “Land of Saints and Scholars” because of the vital role the island nation played in preserving the light of faith and learning in the midst of Europe’s dark age.
Visiting El Santuario de Chimayó, the most popular pilgrimage site in America
The entrance to El Santuario de Chimayo, in New Mexico. (Image courtesy of the author) I have always felt drawn to visit New Mexico ever since I read about its beautiful landscape and rich Catholic history in Willa Cather’s 1927 novel, Death Comes for the Archbishop. I finally made it to the The Land of Enchantment last year. This is more than a catchy phrase conjured up to attract tourists. What I learned from my pilgrimage is that there is a real truth behind it.
Ireland and Civilization
Thomas Cahill’s 1995 bestseller tells the remarkable story of how the Irish Church preserved the light of faith and learning in the midst of Europe’s Dark Age Only Ireland on the outer fringe of western Europe was left unconquered by the mighty Roman Empire. The weather was too rough (the Romans referred to the island as “Hibernia, Land of Winter”) and its Celtic warriors too fierce, to make a military expedition there worth it. Today’s saint was braver than the Roman generals, however.
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