Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Papal conclave meetings to begin today
With the Vatican set to begin the process of electing a new Pope today, millions of eyes will be looking for white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, signifying that two-thirds, or 77 of the 115 Cardinals eligible to vote, have agreed on the man to succeed Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The election of a new Pope attracts attention from Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Will you be one of them? Local reaction to Pope's resignation announcement:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Following historic decision
When he heard the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI intends to resign at the end of the month Father Vincent Euk of St. Veronica's said he was not surprised by the decision. Euk said he had seen an interview with the Pope where he said he would not resign from the office in a time of trouble but rather when he physically could not carry on the duties. That interview proved to be correct with Pope Benedict citing those very reasons for being the first pope in centuries to step down. Father Euk also said he was also impressed by how Pope Benedict went about his resignation. "What I find kind of interesting is his humility in recognizing he can't go on," he said. "When you look at a lot of people in our own times when they're getting …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Recently served at Eatontown Church
For the past month Father Vincent Euk has been getting used to his new surroundings as the head of St. Veronica's Parish. For Euk, the journey to the Howell church has been a winding one that has included medical science and politics. After 25 years in the priesthood Euk said this is the profession he is meant to do. "I kind of knew since I was about 10-years-old but I fought it," he said. "You never get full peace of mind and I tried every avenue." In the end, he said he followed what he knew was his calling. "I found that after doing all these things there was still something missing," he said. "Then I started to discern that god wanted me to be a priest and he's not going to give me peace of mind until I do it." Born in Brooklyn and …
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Eddie
11:42 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Yes, I will be praying for the Conclave and eagerly awaiting the results. Viva il Papa! more ›