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    December 1, 20194

    Bishop Kettler: Readying ourselves for a good Advent

    December 1, 20194

    Local Catholics reflect: Who do you say that I am?

    December 1, 20194

    Inspired by painting, local writer authors new children’s book, ‘The Attic Saint’

  • Nation/World
    Nation/World
    December 12, 20194

    Father Donald DeGrood, pastor in Savage, named next bishop of Sioux Falls

    December 10, 20194

    Guards attacked at national shrine in D.C. in apparent domestic incident

    December 9, 20194

    Catholics mark anniversary of child’s death at border

  • Views
    Views
    • Faith in the Public Arena
    • From the Editor
    • Last Word
    December 8, 20194

    When it comes to giving, less is more

    December 8, 20194

    Questioning signs and faith

    December 3, 20194

    One year: Looking back, looking ahead

  • Focus on Faith
    Focus on Faith
    • Food for the Journey | Fr. Ron Rolheiser
    • Igniting our Faith | Bishop Robert Barron
    • In Light of Faith
    • In the know with Father Joe
    • Marriage Matters
    • Parenting Journey
    • Question Corner | Fr. Kenneth Doyle
    • Saints
    • Sunday Scripture Readings
    • Thanksgiving
    • Theology 101
    December 10, 20194

    Baltimore archbishop says Mother Lange’s sainthood cause moving forward

    December 10, 20194

    Everyday Heroes: How former Eagles GM founded Ronald McDonald houses

    December 9, 20194

    U.S. brother beatified on soccer fields of Guatemalan school he served

  • Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture
    • Book Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
    • Video Game Reviews
    December 10, 20194

    Movie: ‘Dark Waters’

    December 8, 20194

    Movie: ‘Love and Mercy: Faustina’

    December 6, 20194

    Author wrote ‘The Two Popes’ nonfiction book, then fictional screenplay

  • Special Sections
    Special Sections
    • Bishop Kettler's Pastoral Letter
    • DMD
    • El Visitante
    • Laudato Si Study Session
    • Lent 2019
    • Melrose Church Fire
    • Pastoral Planning
    • Safe Environment Articles
    • The Rosary
    • Vocations
    • YAYA Awards
    December 10, 20194

    Elise Italiano Ureneck: Waiting well during Advent

    December 10, 20194

    German Catholics complete final preparations for ‘synodal way’

    December 10, 20194

    Film examines whether papal message could have saved Europe’s Jews

  • Español
    Español
    November 20, 20194

    Adviento 2019

    November 20, 20194

    Celebraciones a La Virgen de Guadalupe

    November 20, 20194

    La Virgen de Guadalupe

December 1, 2019

Ask Father Tom: Who do you say that I am?

December 1, 2019

Inspired by painting, local writer authors new children’s book, ‘The Attic Saint’

December 1, 2019

Ashes to ashes: Families find final resting place for loved ones

November 25, 2019

Paynesville woman embarks on pilgrimage of gratitude during November

November 25, 2019

Powerful nations protect all life, pope says in Japan

November 25, 2019

St. Paul, St. Peter churches bless memorial bell for law enforcement association

November 22, 2019

New study resources released for ‘Minnesota, Our Common Home’

Around Th Diocese

Bishop Kettler's Column. December 1, 2019

Bishop Kettler: Readying ourselves for a good Advent

Advent helps us turn away from distractions, calm our minds and heart and refocus on our relationship with God.

Advent. Around the Diocese. December 1, 2019

Local Catholics reflect: Who do you say that I am?

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 1, 2019

Inspired by painting, local writer authors new children’s book, ‘The Attic Saint’

Around the Diocese. Feature. December 1, 2019

Ashes to ashes: Families find final resting place for loved ones

Around the Diocese. November 26, 2019

Priest pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct

Around the Diocese. Feature. November 25, 2019

Paynesville woman embarks on pilgrimage of gratitude during November

Nation/World

Nation/World. December 12, 2019

Father Donald DeGrood, pastor in Savage, named next bishop of Sioux Falls

A priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Bishop-elect DeGrood, 54, has served as pastor of St. John the Baptist in Savage since 2017.

Nation/World. December 10, 2019

Guards attacked at national shrine in D.C. in apparent domestic incident

Nation/World. December 9, 2019

Catholics mark anniversary of child’s death at border

Nation/World. December 9, 2019

In 2019, high court’s docket runs gamut of high-profile issues

Nation/World. December 9, 2019

Supreme Court leaves temporary stop on federal executions in place

Nation/World. December 9, 2019

Experts: Protests reflect world frustration with inequality, corruption

Views

Views. December 8, 2019

When it comes to giving, less is more

It can be tricky to transform long-standing traditions, especially when it comes to the holidays. But it also brings a breath of fresh air to let the Holy Spirit inspire our exchanges of love in new ways.

Views. December 8, 2019

Questioning signs and faith

From the Editor. December 3, 2019

One year: Looking back, looking ahead

Twenty Something | Christina Capecchi. December 1, 2019

Rudolph to the rescue: the triumph of an under-deer

Advent. Last Word. December 1, 2019

Kristin Molitor: The school of Advent

Views. November 23, 2019

Hosffman Ospino: 30 million U.S. Hispanic Catholics here and now

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Sacred Circle Gathering — St. Joseph, St. Benedict’s Monastery

December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Theology Day: Spiritual Direction — Collegeville, St. John’s University

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Español November 20, 2019

Adviento 2019

Español November 20, 2019

Celebraciones a La Virgen de Guadalupe

Español November 20, 2019

La Virgen de Guadalupe

Español November 19, 2019

Preparándonos para vivir el Adviento

Español October 29, 2019

Mirando hacia el future: Carta al Papa, la visita a Roma destacará las fortalezas ty las ecisidades de nuestra diócesis

Español October 29, 2019

Recordando al + Obispo John F. Kinney

Español October 29, 2019

Delegación estadounidense entrega resultados del quinto Encuentro al Papa

Bishop Kettler's Column

Bishop Kettler's Column. December 1, 2019

Bishop Kettler: Readying ourselves for a good Advent

Advent helps us turn away from distractions, calm our minds and heart and refocus on our relationship with God.

Bishop Kettler's Column. Feature. November 2, 2019

Bishop Kettler: Letter to pope, visit to Rome will highlight strengths and needs of diocese

On Nov. 26, I will celebrate a milestone birthday of sorts. I’ll be turning 75 — the age at which bishops are required to submit their letters of resignation to the pope.

Bishop Kettler's Column. October 6, 2019

Bishop Kettler: The Church of Christ on mission in the world

“Every parish, every home, every workplace must be a place of mission awareness, prayer and sacrifice.”

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith. December 10, 2019

Baltimore archbishop says Mother Lange’s sainthood cause moving forward

Vatican officials are moving ahead with Mother Lange’s sainthood cause, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said Dec. 5, 2019, in Rome.

Focus on Faith. December 10, 2019

Everyday Heroes: How former Eagles GM founded Ronald McDonald houses

Focus on Faith. December 9, 2019

U.S. brother beatified on soccer fields of Guatemalan school he served

Advent. December 6, 2019

Effie Caldarola: An Advent born of hope

Sunday Scripture Readings. December 6, 2019

Sunday Scripture readings: Dec. 8, 2019

Arts & Culture

Movie Reviews. December 10, 2019

Movie: ‘Dark Waters’

“Dark Waters” (Focus) is a fact-based drama about poisoned H2O is similar in theme to 2000’s “Erin Brockovich.

Movie Reviews. December 8, 2019

Movie: ‘Love and Mercy: Faustina’

Movie Reviews. December 6, 2019

Author wrote ‘The Two Popes’ nonfiction book, then fictional screenplay

Book Reviews. December 6, 2019

New books for Catholic children discuss catechism, growing in faith

Movie Reviews. December 6, 2019

Movie – ‘Playmobil: The Movie’

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"Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #11 - Dec. 11: "Jesus is the personification of God’s word, who, by the mystery of the Eucharist, lives in us. Our Heavenly Father, who used only words to create the world, humbled himself and made his word flesh to dwell among us. The words of his son enter into our spirits through our eyes as we read our Bibles and our ears as we hear the Gospel proclaimed at Mass. Then, as we receive by mouth his body, blood, soul and divinity in the Eucharist, we become a dwelling place for the Lord. What a gift our loving God gave us in his son, Jesus Christ!" — Sue Rick, Our Lady of the Angels, Sauk Centre #advent #advent2019 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #10 - Dec. 10: "Emmanuel comes from St. Matthew’s Nativity account (1:18-23), and it means 'God is with us.' The parents and Jesus face a political situation so set to destroy them that they must flee King Herod’s wrath before he annihilates the family. Matthew also has the mandate, 'I was a stranger and you welcomed me' (25:35). I cannot help connecting all the dots to the situation along our southern border, where the separation policy has destroyed both young and old. In this case, our country ignores the Gospel injunction and instead stands with King Herod in responding to Emmanuel. Advent calls us to do better." — Benedictine Father Michael Patella, St. John’s Abbey and University #advent #advent2019 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #9 - Dec. 9: "My name for Jesus is 'treasure.' Recently reading Matthew 6:21, 'Where your treasure is, there your heart is also,' I was startled to hear myself wondering, 'What is my treasure?' Well, for Pete’s sake, Jesus is my treasure. Why else am I a Franciscan sister? Over 60 years ago I, like the farmer in Matthew 13:44, found a treasure in a field and sold all I had to buy that field. That treasure was then, and is now, Jesus." — Franciscan Sister Jan Kilian, Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls #advent #advent2019 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #7 - Dec. 7: "Countless examples prove that Jesus is the greatest teacher. His parables provide meaning that all ages can understand, his 'Lord’s Prayer' taught his disciples to pray, and his life serves as an example and mentor for us to follow. He taught in many ways from huge miracles like the loaves and the fishes to simple yet profound messages like his instruction to the disciples: 'A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another' (John 13:34). This core message was repeated often and relates to all his teaching." — Linda Liebl, St. Louis Parish, Paynesville #advent #advent2019 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #6 - Dec. 6: "God is perfect good, without any trace of sin or evil. The world God envisions for each of us is one of peace, love and compassion, where each and every person cares for one another and there is no war or strife. Jesus, the son of God, is the ultimate example of a citizen of this world. Jesus was without sin; he never gave in to sinful temptation or put himself above others. Jesus dedicated his life to teaching others to overcome their own sinfulness and become an ideal citizen themselves." — Christian Towalski, Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids #advent #advent2019 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #5 - Dec. 5: "To put a name on such an all-knowing, all-encompassing King is quite the task which I think has been [wrestled] with for millennia! With that said, I have been signing off with the name “Our Creator” for many years now. Our Creator takes hold of what I want to portray with the knowledge and love I have for our Lord. With my love for the environment and nature, I see and feel this Creator everywhere. If anyone takes the time to look around, feeling the creation around us, and truly taking in what is all given to us, I think I have succeeded in opening up someone’s eyes and heart to Our Creator." — Scott Crumb, Newman Center, Morris #advent #advent2019

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