Father Thomas Byles was 42 when he boarded the Titanic with his second-class ticket and portable altar stone. He had made arrangements with Capt. Edward Smith […]
Comfort the shipwrecked: Titanic priest a model of mercy
Spirit of social ministry comes alive at Little Falls gathering
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, as part of their 125th anniversary, hosted a celebration April 10 for people in the diocese who work in parish […]
Chastity is about saying yes to God’s plan for sexuality
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]