In June, Catholics often face challenging discussions stemming from the LGBTQ community’s pride celebrations and the arguments that ensue concerning the Church’s teaching on homosexuality. Jason Evert, an international chastity […]
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Genesis is the first book chronologically and sequentially in the modern translation of […]
Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Providing this feast day’s first reading is the Book of Exodus, the story of an event that occurred as the […]
In the early part of June, we often have the joy of celebrating priestly ordinations. This year is no different, as on Saturday, June 1, at the Cathedral of the […]
As a columnist with access to press credentials in the Catholic space and a close friend in public relations, I’ve attended a few movie premieres. But I had never been […]
What does it mean to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist? How are our lives to be changed from such an encounter? In fact, the fruits of the Eucharist are […]
Feast of the Holy Trinity The Book of Deuteronomy is the source of this feast’s first reading. Deuteronomy is the fifth book in the Old Testament. It is one of […]
Across America, Memorial Day is traditionally seen as the beginning of summer, the time of year when many people begin their season of outdoor picnics, road trips, and vacations. Inside […]
The transfer of a beloved priest often stirs deep emotions within a parish. Getting the news of a favorite priest’s reassignment can be disappointing and challenging. At the same time, […]
In early June, I will ordain three men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. Ordaining priests is the greatest privilege that I have as a bishop. Period. […]
Pentecost This weekend, the Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost. The Acts of the Apostles provides the first reading, the dramatic story of the first Pentecost. In this passage, the […]
I would never have guessed comedian Russell Brand would be defending Christianity on Instagram, but here we are. The actor’s journey to Christianity led him to share with his millions […]
