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Cardinal’s Christmas message: The Sacred Heart of Jesus reveals the central joy of Christmas

By Cardinal Robert W. McElroy In his recent encyclical letter, “Delixit Nos,” Pope Francis reveals to us that in understanding the Church’s continuing devotion…

Perspective: Internship opened seminarian’s eyes

13 Dec at 9:17 am

Perspective: Reflections before a manger

9 Dec at 8:00 am

Perspective: Paradox of hope — finding God in our limits

4 Dec at 8:00 am

News, Perspective

10 Nov at 8:00 am

Perspective: Walking with the Divine in daily life

By Cecilia González-Andrieu, Ph.D. In last month’s column, I invited us to notice the trials of our world. This is not difficult to do…

News, Perspective

9 Nov at 8:00 am

Perspective: What devastating storms can give us

By Ricardo Márquez We struggle to understand, to answer questions that arise from desperation and heartbreaking pain. To see images of people fleeing from…

News, Perspective

7 Oct at 8:00 am

Perspective: Asking, ‘Why?’

By Cecilia González-Andrieu, Ph.D. Over the next five months, we will reflect on the steps needed to meet the challenge Jesus presents us, beginning…

News, Perspective

5 Oct at 8:00 am

Perspective: What will you choose — fear or hope?

By Ricardo Márquez Fear contracts, paralyzes or drives a movement that can save us from danger. Hope expands, strengthens our spirit, energizes our body…

News, Perspective, Vocations

24 Sep at 8:00 am

Perspective: ‘Eye-opening experience’ serving migrants

By Father Michael J. Sinor One of the things I really enjoyed about being the pastor at St. Didacus for more than 11 years…

News, Perspective

11 Sep at 8:00 am

Perspective: There’s a Lot of Work to Do

By Cecilia González-Andrieu, PhD. In my classroom and travels to speak with diverse communities recently, I have observed some trends you may have noticed…

News, Perspective

4 Jun at 8:00 am

Perspective: Today, I raise my voice

By Ricardo Márquez Since I was a child, I have heard this: “Don’t raise your voice, it’s bad manners” and “Don’t yell.” Today, I’m…

News, Perspective

11 May at 8:00 am

Perspective: Depths of darkness point way to light of love

By Ricardo Márquez When things don’t work out like we imagined – when a loved one dies unexpectedly, when we lose our job, when…

Family, Health, News, Perspective

2 May at 8:00 am

Faithful can shine light on mental health

Mental health isn’t just about “those people over there.” In fact, just about everyone at some point in their lives will experience mental health challenges.…

News, Perspective

11 Apr at 8:00 am

Perspective: Power of forgiveness

By Ricardo Márquez Interacting with human beings — in the family, on the job, in the parish, in the world – continually exposes us…

Cardinal’s Christmas message: The Sacred Heart of Jesus reveals the central joy of Christmas

Perspective: Reflections before a manger

Perspective: Paradox of hope — finding God in our limits

Perspective: Walking with the Divine in daily life

Perspective: What devastating storms can give us

Perspective: Asking, ‘Why?’

Perspective: What will you choose — fear or hope?

Perspective: ‘Eye-opening experience’ serving migrants

Perspective: There’s a Lot of Work to Do

Perspective: How will we use our power?

Perspective: Church is inviting us to dream again

Perspective: How to heal from deepest pain

Community resilience and empowerment

Perspective: Yes, you seniors are needed to chart the course

Perspective: A final mission

Perspective: Keeping the spirit of ‘Grandparents Day’ all year

I Can’t Live Without Your Care

How to Respond When Despair Knocks on Our Door?

Perspective: We need self-love

Perspective: Today, I raise my voice

Perspective: Depths of darkness point way to light of love

Faithful can shine light on mental health

Perspective: Power of forgiveness

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