We adults need to take the time to listen to what young people are saying, especially when they show such insight and wisdom.
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Proverbs 8: 22-31; Romans 5: 1-5; John 16: 12-15 Names are important to us.  When God made all of the creatures of the world, God brought them to Adam so that Adam might name them.  When a child is born, one of the very first things we do is give that child a name. ...
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How do we know when we receive the Holy Spirit? My brothers and I discovered something as we got older.  There’s a little bit of dad in us. Each time we catch ourselves using one of his gestures, expressions, or comments about a meal, we say, “I’m getting more like Dad!” Many laughs and...
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Are some sacraments more important than others? At times, yes. Perhaps instead of thinking of importance in terms of ranking one as first or greatest, it might be easier to think of them in terms of significance. As we grow in age and in faith, sacraments take on a different meaning and significance for...
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Wisdom 7:7-11;  Hebrews 4:12-13;  Mark 10:17-30 (cf. also CCC par. 2052 ff.) Having entered the flu season our bishop, along with many other leaders in the church have asked to consider a few of the ritual practices of our liturgy; specifically the issue of exchanging the sign of peace, and sharing from the common...
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Wisdom 2: 12, 17-20;  James 3: 16-43;  Mark 9:30-37 “Who is the most important?” If you want people to believe you tell them a big lie.  Not a little lie.  But a big one.  A lie so big, that when analyzed at face value it couldn’t possibly be true.  Then after people believe your...
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A friend told me there are special Mass prayers for our president. Why? As we celebrate Independence Day, questions about the relationship between church and state always abound. What is the proper relationship of the church to the state? With a new administration in Washington, this question is as significant as ever. Gaudium et...
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Our Church in America has always had a major role in healthcare. Today 1 out of every 6 Americans receives healthcare in Catholic Institutions. Because of this the U.S. Bishops have called us to work to bring about the reform of our present healthcare system in America. To help us...
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