“If you want to be first, you need to stand in line, be last and serve everyone,” the pope said.
Greatness is measured by service, pope says
Permanent deacons are reminder of the power of service, pope says
A permanent deacon whose ministry is focused on service to the poor and hurting is an antidote to clericalism within the church because it illustrates that “to love is to serve and to serve is to reign,” Pope Francis said.
Friar offers ‘small steps’ that can lead to ‘big spiritual progress’
In the book “Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress,” Father Mark-Mary Ames explains the pillars of the community’s religious life: prayer, fraternal life, evangelization and service to the poor.
Priest feels ‘blessed’ to serve in a parish and as chaplain in Army Reserves
U.S. Army Reserves chaplain, Fr. Andrew De Silva feels his ministry in the parish impacts or benefits my ministry to soldiers.
Service retreat for youth set for Oct. 16 in Alexandria
The program, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes indoor and outdoor service opportunities, a keynote reflection by Father Michael Wolfbauer and time for faith sharing.
Father Ken Thielman receives CentraCare award for 21 years of service
Father Ken Thielman, 90, was honored Oct. 3 with CentraCare’s LaGratitude 2019 Service to the Foundation Award at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud.
Vatican issues new document on vocation of consecrated virgins
The Vatican has released a document that establishes norms and principles for women who dedicate their lives as consecrated virgins and their place in the life of the church.
A pillow and a prayer: Clear Lake parish ‘fosters’ spirit of service, provides needs for foster families
When Peggy Berger heard about the work of The Compassion Connection in Becker, a resource for those in need in the community with a specialized focus on foster/adoptive families, she thought it would be a great opportunity to engage the youth in her parish in the spirit of service.