By Renee Molner For the past few years, a few days before New Years, I’ve gone to an online “Word of the Year” generator to pick a word to focus on for the upcoming year. It gives you a word such as “peace” or “fearless” or “presence” to meditate on throughout the upcoming year. It’s […]
Sunday Columns
Why “Newman” Centers?
By Dr. Jill Raitt This Sunday, October 13, Pope Francis will canonize the Englishman, Blessed John Henry Newman. Some of the reasons for Newman’s canonization as a saint are also the reasons why centers that serve the religious needs of Catholic students on non-Catholic campuses are named “Newman Centers.” These are first, his holy life […]
Proclamation of the Faith of St Thomas
By Fr. Aubuchon My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the Holy Gospel this weekend from Luke 17 has Jesus using a powerful, vivid image regarding the supernatural gift of faith. When the Apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith, he said to them in response: “If you have faith the size of a mustard […]
Lazarus on Our Doorstep
By Fr. Rich, O.P. The story of Lazarus is one of my favorite stories in Luke’s Gospel. The characters are clearly drawn, and we have a vivid picture of the relationship between Lazarus and the “rich man.” The rich man is so totally ensconced in his life that he has no awareness of who, literally, […]
Legalism vs. Love
By Fr. Joachim, O.P. If you attended one of my Monday noon Masses, you will recognize this message. I think its message is important enough for more than just the Monday noon Mass attendees. So, I repeat it here with a few additions. Last January when the U.S. bishops met for a retreat, their retreat […]
The Lesson of God’s Forgiveness
By Fr. Mike, O.P. Jesus really was an amazing preacher! In this week’s Gospel Jesus shows how he could preach to anyone in his audience. Have you ever considered which group you belong to? It might open up a great number of ways for all of us to grow in our love and admiration for […]