When I served as pastor, I always looked forward to celebrating Eucharist on Ash Wednesday. Parishioners and strangers streamed to the church to...
The First Chapter of the Gospel of Mark: Christ’s Baptism and Healing Compassion
In the initial weeks of Ordinary Time beginning in January, the first chapter of Mark’s gospel is proclaimed during weekday Masses. After Jesus’...
Mary is Taken up to Heaven; a Chorus of Angels Exults
By Rev. Ronald P. Raab, C.S.C. On August 15, the Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We...
The Whole House
Inspired Inspired by Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis wrote about offering our lives to God and others. The title of his letter, Fratelli Tutti, are...
Making Every Day Christmas
“What?” You say, “make every day Christmas? It’s hard enough with only one Christmas Day a year!” A reaction like this to the title of this...