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The gift of joy

Joy is one of God’s greatest gifts. We all deeply desire more joy in our lives — true joy, lasting joy, abundant joy.

12/11/18

Fr. Jack Peterson, YA | For the Catholic Herald

Come, Lord Jesus

In his poem, "Fog," Carl Sandburg describes the fog rolling in quietly "on little cat feet." Advent is like that.

11/28/18

For the Catholic Herald

The Baptist's message: hope and conversion

At the start of our Gospel reading this Sunday, St. Luke offers the historical background of the beginning of John the Baptist's ministry, which historians would place between 27 and 29 AD.

12/6/18

By Fr. Robert J. Wagner | For the Catholic Herald
Gospel commentary: Listening for the tone of truth

In an age bombarded by information and words it can be instructive to slow down long enough to listen — to hear the Eternal Word speak.More

11/16/18

Fr. Matthew Zuberbueler

‘Our two cents’

Likely we have heard the expression “my two cents” as a way to describe someone’s opinion, as in, “Before we make a final decision, here are my two cents on the subject.” More

11/7/18

Fr. Robert J. Wagner | For the Catholic Herald

Guides to the kingdom

In today's Gospel, however, the scribe who approaches Jesus is sincere when he asks which is the greatest Commandment. Jesus' answer is classic. He quotes the famous Jewish prayer from Deuteronomy, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength." Then Jesus adds from Leviticus, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."More

11/2/18

Msgr. Stanley J. Krempa

Way simpler

What would we learn if we simplified this Sunday’s Gospel story of the healing of the blind man, Bartimaeus? More

10/25/18

Fr. Matthew H. Zuberbueler | For the Catholic Herald

Gospel commentary: Lead by Jesus’ example

Jesus was the consummate teacher. He came to reveal to the world the most important truths about God, his kingdom and the path to human flourishing. His teaching method is a work of art to be studied. At times, Jesus simply holds the crowds spellbound by his wisdom and authority. On occasion, he chastises individuals for their pride, hypocrisy and bad example. Sometimes, Jesus lets his disciples learn by hands-on experience as when he sends them ahead of him on a preaching mission. At other times he redirects their follies and re-channels their energies in new directions.More

10/17/18

Fr. Jack Peterson

He went away sad

As Disciples of Christ, we must protect ourselves from misconceptions about wealth and prosperity. More

10/10/18

By Fr. Robert Wagner | For the Catholic Herald

Sacred and serious

"You are about to enter a union which is most sacred and most serious." More

10/3/18

Fr. Stanley Krempa | For the Catholic Herald

Welcome and unwelcome

A storm-tossed sea would not be a good place to teach someone to swim. More

9/27/18

Fr. Matthew H. Zuberbueler | For the Catholic Herald

Wisdom from above

A common theme unites all three of our readings today. It is stated simply in the letter of St. James as “wisdom from above.” More

9/19/18

Fr. Jack Peterson, YA | For the Catholic Herald

Gospel commentary: The scandal of the cross

This Sunday we hear St. Mark’s account of St. Peter professing that Jesus is the anointed one of God and the Messiah foretold by the prophets. In response to Jesus asking the Apostles, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter spoke in faith on behalf of the Twelve, saying, “You are the Christ.”More

9/13/18

Fr. Robert Wagner

Painting a picture

These days, we live by images. Images are very potent. More

9/5/18

Fr. Stanley Krempa | For the Catholic Herald

Clean inside and out

The response to Jesus’ impressive and compassionate miracle that fed 5,000 (and many more besides, without even considering where the leftovers went) took many forms More

8/29/18

Fr. Matthew H. Zuberbueler | For the Catholic Herald

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