2 Samuel 5:1-3;  Colossians 1:12-20;  Luke 23:35-43 “This is the King of the Jews.” So read the inscription over the head of Jesus as he hung upon the cross, naked, beaten, bleeding, and dying for all the world to see.  The inscription was a form of mockery by the Roman procurator.  The people who were...
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My neighbor’s five-year-old child was very sick and in danger of death. Would the priest have given the child the sacrament of the sick? Dealing with a child’s illness is a very difficult time for parents and families. Rarely do they think ahead to the possibility of death, so sacramental ministry often happens in...
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  Ever wonder how some things work? Sitting in front of a computer, I marvel at how letters appear on the screen as I type and how I can change their appearance, size, or even shape with just a keystroke or two. Or how does the phone work so quickly, connecting us over great...
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As the election rhetoric heats up, it might be a good time to reflect on what values we bring to the democratic process. The Civility Covenant offered by Sojourners gives us much to consider. The Civility Covenant states: 1. We commit that our dialogue with each other will reflect the spirit of the scriptures,...
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We offer these suggestions as a Catholic approach to sharing your faith with family and friends. Say “I will pray for you” to a friend who has shared some personal concern or difficulty. Respond “Thank God” when someone shares a success story with you. Make the sign of the cross as you pray before...
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Dorothy Day House is a volunteer based organization that provides meals and shelter for homeless and low income persons.   This is made possible through the hard work of volunteers.  The mission of Dorothy Day House is to provide a consistent, caring presence for the poor and homeless.  They are hospitality.  “We are our brother’s...
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Deuteronomy 30: 10-14; Colossians 1: 15-20; Luke 10: 25-37 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself,” What does it mean to love God with our whole heart, soul, strength, and mind?  How...
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(Video and Discussion) My neighbor is just beginning to embrace the faith, having been raised as an agnostic. We’ve discussed spirituality and living our faith. I grew up believing in God, praying and attending Mass. How does one start from scratch as an adult to develop a relationship with God? We all have a...
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Help the your neighbor and your church at the same time! The City of Fargo is offering groups and organization the opportunity to raise money for their church at the same time help the community prepare for the 2010 flood through  the Denny’s Bucks for Bags program. All you have to do is call...
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