We made it! We got to the joy of Easter, despite our struggles and temptations. Our Lenten journey, whether or not we did all that we […]
Chastity is about saying yes to God’s plan for sexuality
Stepping out of our comfort zones helps us to grow
If I’m not working on something word wise, it feels as if something’s just not right. Like, something is missing. Something is off. A part of […]
Rural women: invaluable and irreplaceable
The following commentary first appeared in the January/February issue of The Harvest, monthly magazine of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, Montana. It was written by Bishop […]
The nun who kissed Elvis, ditched Hollywood and found her home
Dolores Hart was 19 when she filmed her first movie scene: kissing Elvis Presley. The aspiring actress was dressed in a polka dot dress with her […]
Honoring an old friend’s life after his tragic death
My old friend Phil was killed in a tragic automobile accident last July. He left behind his wife, Judy, and their son, daughter and grandkids. He […]
Catholic social teaching offers insights into Lenten practices
You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That’s how prayer works. Nothing says Lent more than the ancient practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. […]
Finishing Lent strong by relying on God’s mercy
I want to go from knowing about God to knowing God. I want God to be my No. 1 friend that I turn to anytime, anywhere […]
Ministries that support our lives: Catholic Education Ministries
CEM has supported schools by informing and advising them on a range of topics related to their effectiveness, growth and development Each month, The Visitor is […]