They recall the visions of another mom from 2,000 years ago and how her son’s life would be By George Valadie “ … while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.” Now that I think about it, I have no clue what a sugarplum is and have never eaten one …
Losing Mom to Alzheimer’s, one Catholic ritual at a time
Seeing a loved one battle the disease ‘is like a death over and over again . . . the long goodbye’ By Jeannie Hixon I have a confession to make . . . lately I have found myself distracted during the Mass. I used to be distracted by the typical …
Violet, purgatory, and hope
Homily – All Souls’ Day Mass, Nov. 2, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Columbarium Father David Boettner, rector of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Three things. First, violet. Secondly, I think we have to focus on purgatory. We need to …
Responding to God’s chosen among us
Will we answer with fear, or will we break out in blessing, rejoicing that the future looks bright? By Deacon Bob Hunt The infancy narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are some of the most endearing and beloved biblical stories. Among those stories is included that of the …
Peace of heart
Archbishop Sheen: You were made for God; nothing short of the infinite satisfies you By Bishop Richard F. Stika Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will.” — Luke 2:14 A serious question. It may seem strange to ask, but have you ever …
Wishing for a tally of lifetime Masses attended
And remembering ‘those who have gone before us,’ even those who may be forgotten By George Valadie Every so often this odd thought comes over me when I wish I had a running tally of the number of lifetime Masses I have attended. Don’t ask me why, I have no …
Delving deeper into the Book of Revelation
The message of the text is one of hope, not fear, at least for those who put their hope in Christ Deacon Bob Hunt For the last few weeks, I’ve been immersed in a deeper study of the Book of Revelation. November is a good month to study Revelation, for …
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A living sacrifice
The Mass is the source for living and becoming the saints we are all called to be By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.” — Romans 12:1 Striving for holiness. Each November when the Church celebrates all …
Remembering prayers he offered for students
Petitions offered by a former principal spanned everything from report cards to final exams By George Valadie Prayer is easy. That’s what Father said. He was speaking to the third- and fourth-graders at their weekly Wednesday morning Mass. Admittedly, Nanc and I should attend daily Mass more than we do. …
What season are you in?
What season are you in? The winds of change are constant, but faith supports us through ups and downs By Claire Collins It was 4 a.m. I sat in my rocking chair holding my sleeping baby, using all my strength to keep myself awake. You may be asking, “Why were …
My peace I give you
The example of two military chaplain heroes reminds us what is most essential in the earthly and spiritual battles of life By Bishop Richard F. Stika Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not …
The rosary depicted as an extremist symbol
A magazine article says the Catholic devotion ‘has acquired a militaristic meaning’ for ‘rad trads’ By Deacon Bob Hunt I prayed my extremist symbol of Christian nationalism today. Have you? In an article that Bishop Robert Barron called “colossally stupid,” published in the August edition of The Atlantic magazine, Daniel …
