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“We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.” “This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” We are coming to the end of celebrating a glorious liturgical... Read More

Sunday celebrates three important events -- the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; the World Day Prayer for Peace; and the New Year. In the Book of Numbers the Lord gives Moses (and us) a blessing for... Read More

What will we do with this gift? Will we:   Merry Christmas Sisters. Keep up the great work. Dear Sisters, So many, many thanks for all you have done through the years for so many. I know you... Read More

Can you believe it? Christmas is just a week away! How is your Advent preparation going? Have you been able to take some time to remember that we are celebrating that Jesus, the Son of God, came to... Read More

It is the Sunday of Advent joy!  Joy is certainly all around as Christmas nears – in the songs, the decorations, the Christmas greetings and even the greetings of strangers we meet each day. But as... Read More

John the Baptizer does not mince words when he proclaims, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” and “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” He challenges the Pharisees and... Read More

On several Monday evenings in the fall I teach a course on spirituality at the diocesan office campus in Green Bay.  When driving home after class I have to cross a long bridge, and as I proceed in... Read More

In his letter, Pope Pius instructed the faithful to let Jesus “reign in our minds … our wills … our hearts … our bodies.”   In the year 2000, NCR's chosen contemporary version of the Face of Christ... Read More

The Gospel for this weekend concludes with these words: “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Lk. 21:19) In mid-October we had readings on persistence. Here it is mid-November and the... Read More

As we celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week I am reminded that each of us is called by God. We are all blessed with a vocation. The challenge we face is not to find out whether we have a... Read More