“Long before the baby is born and the invitations are in the mail, we need to ensure that people understand, and deeply, that baptism is more than an excuse for a get-together; it is a transformative moment of grace.”
Catholics are missing the whole point of baptism
We must recover those ‘recovering’ Catholics
Henri Nouwen “speaks of the human brokenness of the church, which presents the broken body of Christ to the world. Human promises are broken; God’s promise ‘stands unshaken.'”
Two books on experiencing Catholicism have lessons to teach, flaws
These two volumes offer different approaches to the question, one rather academic and one visual and artistic both having their weaknesses.
Longtime youth minister offers suggestions to get teens excited about Mass
“We all desire for the next generation to develop a deep and abiding love for Scripture and the sacraments, in particular the Eucharist, but how do we develop and ‘unleash’ that love in an increasingly overstimulated, disengaged, and screen-obsessed culture?”
Children’s books for summer showcase tales of saintly heroes, adventure
Saints and sacraments are among the topics.
Deacon who once was lost helps youth, families find grace of the sacraments
Deacon John Wocken talks about his spiritual journey to the diaconate and his hopes for the National Eucharistic Revival.
Chrism Mass set for April 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral
At the chrism Mass, Bishop Donald Kettler will bless the oils that will be used for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, initiation, holy orders and the anointing of the sick.
Christina Capecchi: Frost fair — creating something new in the dead of winter
“This feels like a metaphor — and a relevant one for the seemingly interminable winter we find ourselves in. … How can we, in our weariness, throw together a Frost Fair of our own design?”