When my mom would drive me to elementary school, she would always stop the car in the middle of the road. Sometimes it was to admire the mountains, but in … Continued
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Is 53:10-11 Second Reading: Heb 4:14-16 Gospel Reading: Mk 10:35-45 “Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes … Continued
The Second Session of the Synod of Bishops in Rome will be a critical moment for the Church to reflect on and respond to the evolving needs of being a … Continued
Thank you for publishing the Sept. 2 article “Balloons over sacraments?” concerning safety for parishioners. The article raises an issue that is not well understood or attended to in many … Continued
Before losing my son, Bruce, I had a lot of high hopes for him. I thought he would be a carbon copy of me and be my entire world in … Continued
In the Nicene Creed, we profess, “For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,” and “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.” The mysteries … Continued
This article was updated to correct editing errors. Throughout the 32 years since I became a teacher, there have been many times when I’ve thought of my own teachers and … Continued
An apology has great power to heal a wrong suffered. I witnessed an apology by a Catholic deacon (having no involvement with the case) offered to a Baptist woman who … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller released the following letter to mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Sept. 30, 2024. September 30, 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we observe … Continued
Many, many years ago, I was asked to give a pro-life presentation to a large group of young adults. The person who contacted me asked if it was possible that … Continued