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This weekend we joyfully celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the founding day of the Church.   What can we say about the Holy Spirit?  The Catholic Catechism offers... Read More

This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord.  Jesus is departing from His disciples, and yet it is a day of joy and anticipation.  Why? Consider this scenario:  I have... Read More

In the early Church, just as in our time, there was confusion about what is required to be a Catholic (Christian). Paul, Barnabas and the apostles were working with diverse people from Antioch, Syria... Read More

The beauty of Spring in Wisconsin is slowly emerging. We are in a time of transition and transformation. With hopeful hearts we look forward to the colors, new life, and the warmth of sunshine.... Read More

“My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me.” (John 10:27-30) On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Sunday’s Gospel presents to us one of the deepest mysteries of the human... Read More

Love it! Love without measure boggles the human mind. Thanks! "When I have been forgiven by others, have I forgiven myself too?" ... @ the age of 63, raised Catholic, I still have... Read More

“We have seen the Lord!” That’s what the disciples said but Thomas did not believe them. So how can we get people today to believe, people who believe only what they see and touch? Do the “Little... Read More

Easter of itself is very good news for people of faith. Do we hear it and experience it as it was proclaimed and experienced by the witnesses of the Easter event centuries ago at the tomb, along the... Read More

Throughout his life Jesus opened his arms and heart in compassion, forgiveness, healing and love. He embraced life to the fullest and walked a path of surrender to God. Even as Jesus walked his final... Read More

Sunday's readings remind us that behavior is the window of the heart. The woman was forgiven much because she was cloaked in humility and sorrow. For the Pharisees, conversion was not possible... Read More