We do our young men a great disservice if we ask them for too little, if we ask them for less than Christ is asking of them. Yes, Christ asks for everything, but why shouldn’t he, since he has first given us everything and...
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Column: Bishops’ concern over health care reform is justified
Some are sure that if health care reform legislation can be kept “abortion-neutral” (no small challenge), then there is no danger in expanding government control of health care. But when government is so hostile to our values...
Column: Time is of the essence for evangelization of Hispanics
I agree with Archbishop Gomez and I think that time is of the essence if we want to make sure that the Hispanic community remains Catholic.
Column: Concept of hell originated in Jewish tradition
God invites us to heaven, but God will not force us to go there. If we turn down the invitation, that is hell.
Column: Wea parishioners learn their lessons
Following Wea’s example, challenge yourself each Sunday to carve out some time, even if it’s only 15 minutes at first, to grow in your knowledge of the faith.
Leading the way
“I want to learn their names, go to their games, cheer for them,” she said. “I want to get to know them and let them know me as a person — let them know I’m here for them.”
Reluctant angels: ‘We don’t want it to be about us’
“I think there’s a lot of people who want to help, but don’t know how,” said Pat. “Well, this is how you can help.”
Topeka parish dedicates new facilities
“It’s a building that is dedicated to God’s glory. . . . Everything is built upon his Son, and he is the cornerstone of this effort,” the archbishop said.
Column: Look at life’s interruptions as moments of special grace
It has been my experience that God seems to have a preference for using life’s interruptions oftentimes as moments of special grace. If your plans get interrupted this week, I encourage you to be open and alert to how God may be...
A league of their own
“The plan is to develop and form a solid organization within the metro so we can take the same model and apply it to other areas of the archdiocese,” said Funke. “That way we can hit the ground running right from the start.”