Column: What if Jesus really meant our neighbor neighbor?
by Father Andrew Strobl I don’t know my neighbors. I have lived in the rectory at Holy Name Parish for almost two years and I’ve never met or talked to my immediate neighbors. I have…
Column: Young adults are focus of efforts across archdiocese
As an archdiocese, we are blessed with many young adults who are already on-fire missionary disciples.
Column: Having received his mercy, we now share Christ’s mission of mercy
Lent offers another opportunity to celebrate this Year of Mercy.
Column: Looking for some spiritual direction? Look no further than the saints
I hesitate when it comes to soaking up the wisdom of the saints. I love to ask for prayers from the saints, but I am intimidated by their example.
Column: It’s not enough to ponder the church’s mission; we must live it
The church does not look like the church without evangelization.
Column: Engage the mission of beauty at upcoming workshop
Recognizing the role of beauty is essential to evangelization. Personally, I have had more conversations about the sacred art in my office and rectory than I have about any tweet I have posted.
Column: Replace your comfortable heart with his sacred one
by Father Andrew Strobl On March 12, Pope Francis tweeted something that anyone concerned with evangelization should ponder: “Beware of getting too comfortable! When we are comfortable, it’s easy to forget other people.” When I…
Column: Road to Calvary is tough and messy — walk it anyway
The path of evangelization goes through Mount Calvary.
Column: Our lives are a witness whether we like it or not
"Come, and you will see."
Column: Parish structure perfect for Jesus’ style of outreach
by Father Andrew Strobl “What’s your parish?” I love to ask that question. When I meet someone new that is Catholic, it’s one of the first things I ask. There’s something about being able to tie someone…