Twenty Something NEWPORT, MINN. — The little church in this river town looks like the kind of porcelain church you’d place in a Christmas village, its white siding dotted with tall green windows, centered by arched green doors and topped with a green gable roof. It lacks only an oversize wreath with a red bow. […]
Mary Duddy: The childlike embody God’s love
The married life In God’s eyes, every child is precious, and every person has value. “Perfection” in the world’s view is evasive and rarely obtainable, as most Olympic athletes will acknowledge. In fact, it is often the beautifully imperfect whom God uses to bless a family. When I was in grade school I had a […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: In the Eucharist, we unite with Jesus
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 The Book of Proverbs is the source of this weekend’s first biblical reading. Proverbs is part of the Wisdom Literature. This literature, forming an important part of the Old Testament, came to be during an interesting development of history. As the years passed, and […]
Greg Erlandson: Parishes must lead faith formation
Commentary It’s not every day that The New York Times runs a story about Catholics and Eucharistic adoration. Yet the National Eucharistic Congress held in July in Indianapolis caught the attention of the Gray Lady and many others. The five-day gathering in Lucas Oil Stadium, years in the planning with a $14 million budget, attracted […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 2, 2024
Got your thinking caps ready, Quizzicalistics? Let’s see how well you score on this brain beater! 1) COFFEE TALK Which popular espresso drink is said to be named after the brown hooded habits worn by Franciscan friars? a) macchiato b) cappuccino c) latte d) frangelica 2) LITURGY The “Gloria” is traditionally sung or recited during […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Confessionals are required to offer screens
Question corner Q: Is a parish required to provide a screen and kneeler in the confessional? Our pastor moved our confessional from a room with screen and kneeler to a family room that does not have a screen or kneeler. So, our parishioners no longer have the option to use a screen and kneeler. Our […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: We need the Lord in order to survive
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 The Book of Exodus provides us with the first reading in this weekend’s Liturgy of the Word. As the name implies, this book of the Bible traces the path of the Hebrews as they fled Egypt, under the leadership of Moses, and […]
Mary Adamski: We all need prayer in these hostile times
View from the pew My front steps are the ideal public yet intimate spot for displaying the Stars and Stripes. Not up at the remote top of a flagpole but in direct line of sight from my windows and protected from rain by the roof eaves. Totally up close and personal, you may have to […]
Talk story: Stewardship for land, others is integral to our faith
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “To hope and act with creation means above all to join forces and to walk together with all men and women of goodwill.” (Pope Francis’ message, “Hope and Act with Creation,” for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) The intense summer heat and extreme weather we […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 19, 2024
Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy season of summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy! 1) WORLD RELIGIONS “Sangha” is a foundational part of Buddhist beliefs. What does “sangha” refer to? a) the eightfold path of right practices b) the community of believers […]
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