Its followers reject the doctrine that the Church is the instrument of God’s revelation in Christ By Deacon Bob Hunt “Cafeteria Catholicism” remains a reality in the Church of the 21st century. We likely see examples of it in our fellow parishioners, in our families, sometimes even in our priests …
Grandson, granddad traveling roads to the future
Time together acquaints one youngster with a growing collection of new encounters By George Valadie The first time I wrote about Brady, I hadn’t even met him. He was in the womb, Katy’s to be exact, our oldest. So, what I wrote at that time wasn’t so much about him. …
Celebrating, honoring grandparents
Wishing all of our matriarchs and patriarchs a Happy Grandparents Day By Gabrielle Nolan Grandma Rosie mowed her own lawn until she was 80 years old. She is masterful at crochet, stays awake into the wee hours of the night reading, and still yells at the television to cheer on …
The hard work of love
Let us bear the light of Christ and help build a civilization of love By Bishop Mark Beckman All is gift! As I noted last month, everything we have in this created world is a gift from the Lord to us. Our first response to that awareness is always gratitude, …
The different ‘languages’ used in the liturgy
Mass employs postures, gestures, movement, and more in its dialogue between God and His children By Father Randy Stice The liturgy has its own language. Pope Benedict XVI described “the various kinds of language that the liturgy employs: words and music, gestures and silence, movement, the liturgical colors of the …
St. Faustina and the graces found at each Mass
‘Almost every feast of the Church gives me a deeper knowledge of God and a special grace’ By Father Randy Stice The liturgical year, which begins with Advent and concludes with the solemnity of Christ the King, “unfolds the whole mystery of Christ, from the incarnation and birth until the …
Catholics have contributed much to U.S. history
They have served in battle, founded communities of priests and Sisters, and much more By Deacon Bob Hunt This year the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of our founding, or the Semiquincentennial for those out there enamored of the sometimes-grandiose overloading of the English language. Catholics have …
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It’s all gift
‘The finest response we can offer God in return begins with gratitude’ By Bishop Mark Beckman One of the moments of my daily morning prayer that has become increasingly significant through the years is the time I spend in silent stillness with the Lord. One particular awareness during that time …
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Schools hit the lottery, but we hold the winning ticket
New federal legislation in 2027 opens the door for taxpayers to transform student lives By George Valadie Dangit!! I was sure we would win!! So, it’s another Sunday morning in the Valadie house. Getting ready for Mass, bagels, and Diet Coke, catching up on overnight news and west coast scores, …
Remembering 250 and 49; trying to forget 35
Our history offers all sorts of stories needing all sorts of understanding By George Valadie Have you ever felt stupid? Or actually done stupid? As this year’s 250th-anniversary celebration of our country has reminded us again and again, just one of the remarkable geniuses of our forefathers was their emphasis …
St. Catherine of Siena and ‘the gentle light’
The doctor of the Church dedicated herself to God at age 6 and was ‘eager for’ the next Mass By Father Randy Stice In previous columns, I have introduced the eucharistic teaching of St. John Chrysostom, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. This month, I want to …
Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica humanitas encyclical
On the use of AI, he urges us to reject the Babel model of progress without God By Deacon Bob Hunt Pope Leo XIV has released the first encyclical letter of his pontificate. Titled Magnifica humanitas (“Magnificent humanity” or MH), it is subtitled: “On Safeguarding the Human Person in the …