Day: August 27, 2021

Sister Rosemary Ann Bellantoni, CSJ

By Clara Santoro | August 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Sister Rosemary Ann Bellantoni, CSJ

Rosemary was a true Brooklynite with proud, vivacious Italian roots.  As the cherished daughter of Oswald and Margaret Bellantoni, Ro was the dear sister of three loving and supportive brothers, Frank, Donald and Bob.  Ro’s deep faith and jovial, hospitable manner were nurtured by countless family gatherings with the guarantee of good food and wholesome comradery. In her early years in the congregation, Rosemary taught elementary school and directed parish…

August 27

By Clara Santoro | August 27, 2021 | Comments Off on August 27

Reflection Who do you say that I am? Matthew 13;16-20 It’s a question we have to answer for ourselves. It asks us to go beyond the pat answers we have learned or the cultural Jesus stereotype with which we are surrounded. Who is this Jesus for us in our personal lives? How does his life impact ours? Do his words affect our living? “Who do you say that I am?” …