Gratitude. We are invited each year, with the celebration of Thanksgiving, to reflect on the many things we are thankful for: family, friends, faith, health, finances and the list goes on.
This Thanksgiving, let ‘fruits of gratitude’ transform you
Hurricane response: Remembering the too quickly forgotten
Those who, before the storms, were just getting by with no extra money for gas or food and who are living from paycheck to paycheck. What happens to them and their families when they are told to evacuate?
Somali-American’s book helps us to see unity in diversity
Book club read sheds light on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the Somali people … similar to the experiences of other immigrant and refugee groups.
Poverty in our diocese: Definitely not ‘fake news’
We proclaim the Good News when we start to address the issue
Praying for conscience and courage as Lent comes to a close
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “the education of the conscience is a lifelong task.” What does it mean to pray for “conscience”? Isn’t a conscience simply what all of us have, that is, a working conscience that somehow lets us know what is right and what is wrong?
Super Bowl ads offer healthy reminder of our immigration history
The Super Bowl commercials offered moving depictions of refugees and immigrants from today and yesteryear.
Let’s pray for grace to ‘be awake’ this Advent season
I love going to Sunday Mass during the special seasons of the liturgical year. Advent liturgies always bring me back from all the trappings of the season and remind me of what is most important.
Pray with the news during this Year of Mercy
This method of prayer can be a great way to grow in love for our neighbor and our Catholic faith.