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Our parish church is a refuge, a safe port in the stormy seas of life, a place of rest for the weary. The Church is the People of God and we must be a refuge for each other, just as Christ is a refuge for us.      Throughout history people have gone to churches for spiritual,…

I took a few days off this week to go visit one of my sisters on the west side of Madison, near Arena, and another sister on the southwest side of Madison near McFarland. My sister Eva lives with her husband, Michael, at the far eastern part of the “driftless area” of Wisconsin. This is…

“Stop, and smell the roses!” We use this phrase to remind ourselves to appreciate the good things around us. Often, we are so busy that we have little time to value the present moment, the beauty of our surroundings, or the goodness of other people.      Now is peak flower season in this area of…

     Catholic faith, worship, and summer – how do they go together? I pray that your answer is positive and creative. There is no doubt that the summer months seem to pass quickly.  The daylight peaks in mid-June, the temperatures peak late July and early August, and soon we are seeing the hints of…

      In the past several weeks, the United States has been on the brink of entering another armed conflict/war, this time with Iran. The U.S.-Iran relationship is very fragile after recent incidents in the Mideast. And, in another major area of concern, the U.S., under the current administration, called for new efforts to remove undocumented immigrants, including…

     “I read it on the internet,” and, “That is what they are saying at school.” How many parents have heard this from your children? Information is everywhere. Some of it is true. We must be wise in order to find truth.      Young people often refer to what they are hearing and…

      This article marks the third in the last four weeks in which I write about pro-life and abortion issues. So far, I have not spoken about the political aspect of the issue. I will say very little in this regard. However, I can say that I have little confidence that political, legislative,…

     Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!      A couple of weeks ago I began to write about being a pro-life follower of Christ. I addressed the topics of war, capital punishment, and self-defense. At the end, I began to address the issue of unexpected pregnancy and abortion. I…

Pentecost 2019 Celebrate! Unity in Diversity! 4 languages in Green Bay Many cultures ONE Faith in God – Father, Son, Holy Spirit Is there anyone here, or anyone on the face of the earth, who has not received the Holy Spirit! No, not one! If not with the Holy Spirit – No life! If aware…

    Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!     Come, Holy Spirit, come! This is our mantra as we recognize that the Holy Spirit of God has already come. Moreover, we want the Spirit to continue to come, to inhabit our lives and to inhabit the world! Therefore, we never stop…