The verb “pour” accurately reflects the abundance of grace flowing from Christ’s sacrifice. That is why it appears in the account of the institution of the Eucharist: “This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, to be poured out...
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Column: Don’t knock the disciplines of Lent
Take a little bit of time this week to reflect on (or make!) your Lenten resolutions. How are you doing? Have you given up on them or rationalized them to the point of ineffectiveness? Take a few moments right now to quiet...
Campus ministry forms future parish leaders, believes director
“These students are going to be the leaders in their parish. I try to encourage them to become involved in the center,” Lyon said. “I remind them that successful parishes don’t just happen. People have to be involved in a variety...
Stewardship conference set for April 1
“There is a great team of leaders in Region IX who are working hard to make sure this is a hospitable and exciting conference,” said Knop. “We are delighted to be part of the region, and I’m grateful to my peers for their hard...
Archdiocese will aid Japan
“CRS funds directed to Japan will be used for the immediate humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable and will support the local Catholic Church in its ongoing mission,” wrote the archbishop in a March 15 letter to parish priests...
Column: Joseph, like Mary, makes the perfect intercessor for many
It is not that God needs the saints to talk him into doing some good for his children on earth. However, God seems to delight in honoring the saints and holding them up to the church on earth as examples to imitate by responding...
Why not us?
“Stacy and I ask ourselves all the time, ‘Are we fit to do this? Are we qualified to do this? Why us?’
Justice for all
“This is where the event has the potential to go beyond,” concluded DePriest. “If one student at Imac walks away with the determination to make a difference, they in turn can go out and impact others.
Column: Without faith, the apostles would’ve seen nothing
If Jesus Christ is God’s grace made visible, why can’t all people see that? Why are there some who have not accepted the Gospel?
Column: I must confess: I don’t like confession
It’s helpful when entering the confessional or room of reconciliation to picture Jesus there with a warm smile asking simply, “What do you want me to do for you?”