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Day: September 6, 2012

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On September 6, 2012
Obispo Robert C. Morlino

Buscar la belleza en el mundo cotidiano del trabajo

Esta columna es la comunicación del Obispo con los fieles de la diócesis de Madison. Cualquier divulgación más amplia va más allá de la intención del Obispo.

Queridos amigos:

Mientras escribo esta columna, llegamos rápidamente al feriado por el Día del Trabajo. Es, de varias formar, un hito agridulce para mí cada año, porque es señal de que están por acabar los días de sol y calor (¡aunque este año cualquier quiebre con el extremo calor es bienvenido!), y antes de que nos demos cuenta, estaremos en medio del invierno.

Al mismo tiempo, con gran velocidad cada año, Acción de Gracias parece correr luego del Día del Trabajo, y luego la Navidad, que es con seguridad un tiempo bendito.

El Día del Trabajo, sin embargo, no permite respirar y nos da una oportunidad para examinar nuestros esfuerzos y, yo propondría, para volver a aplicar en nuestro trabajo –sin importar lo que sea– el hecho de santificarlo alrededor nuestro. Todos y cada uno de los trabajos, ya sea criar a los hijos, trabajar como maestro, como vendedor, abogado o mecánico, debe ser un medio por medio del cual encontremos a Dios y testimoniemos Su preocupación por el mundo: y ese es mi primer punto.

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  • The Catholic Difference
On September 6, 2012
George Weigel

The war on (little) women and other insanities

The Catholic Difference column by George WeigelThe Supreme Court’s minor mistakes have few systemic consequences. But when the Supremes make a big mistake, the error tends to seep throughout the entire political process, poisoning everything in its path.

That was what happened with the court’s 1857 Dred Scott decision, which intensified the passions and accelerated the dynamics that led to the Civil War — and to 600,000 Americans killing each other.

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  • Around the Diocese
On September 6, 2012
Michelle Nilsson, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Learn more about the sacraments

MADISON — Catholics all over the world are preparing for the Year of Faith proclaimed by our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, which is to begin this October.

In his recent document on the year of faith, Porte Fide, the Holy Father states, “Ever since the start of my ministry as the Successor of Peter, I have spoken of the need to rediscover the journey of faith so as to shed ever clearer light on the joy and renewed enthusiasm of the encounter with Christ.” The Holy Father goes on to explain that he wants to arouse a desire in the hearts of the faithful to make a profession of faith that is sincere, hopeful, and full of conviction.

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  • Around the Diocese
On September 6, 2012August 23, 2025
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Parishes sponsor discussion on ‘Faithful Citizenship’

Catholics and others interested in responsibly integrating their political action with their faith life are invited to attend an upcoming presentation and discussion.

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  • News
On September 6, 2012August 14, 2025
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Nominations sought for outstanding Catholic educators in the Diocese of Madison

Nominations for Catholic teachers and aides in the Diocese of Madison who display excellence and dedication in their work in education are being sought for this year’s Outstanding Catholic Educator Award, sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Schools, Catholic Financial Life Agents Kyla Klein, Cory Ruefer, Curtis Eberle, and Relevant Radio 1240AM.

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  • Eye on the Capitol
On September 6, 2012
John Huebscher

In year of divisions, Catholics can model civility

Eye on the Capitol by John HuebscherLabor Day is past and the fall election season begins in earnest. As in previous years, party leaders and political commentators see Catholics as swing voters. That means people will be paying attention to us. This attention provides an opportunity to explain and witness our values and to express them in ways that elevate, not coarsen, the debate.

But our witness is effective only when we practice what we preach amongst ourselves. The reality is that faithful Catholics are both Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, partisans and independents. And, even as we discuss our political differences, we ought not to lose sight of our shared values and common humanity that bind us together as persons created in the image of God.

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  • Editorial
On September 6, 2012February 15, 2022
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Remembering 9-11: First responders inspire us to unite in service to others

Editor's View by Mary C. Uhler

Many things are etched in our minds from the events of September 11, 2001. Although people throughout the world were shocked by the death and destruction wrought at the World Trade Center in New York City, we also remember the courageous and compassionate service of so many firefighters, police officers, and volunteers who helped in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Those first responders — and so many others who helped victims heal and rebuild the city — remain true heroes in our eyes. I think they also helped inspire young people to follow in their footsteps in serving others.

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  • Bishop Morlino's Columns
On September 6, 2012May 10, 2021
Bishop Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison

Looking for beauty in the workaday world

This column is the bishop’s communication with the faithful of the Diocese of Madison. Any wider circulation reaches beyond the intention of the bishop.

Dear Friends,

As I write this column, we come quickly upon the Labor Day Holiday. It is, in some ways, a rather bittersweet milestone for me each year, as it signals the soon-to-come end of the days of warmth and sun (although this year any break from the extreme heat is not unwelcome!), and before we know it, we’ll be in the midst of winter.

At the same time, with increasing speed each year, Thanksgiving seems to rush upon us after Labor Day, and then Christmas — which is surely a blessed time.

Labor Day, however, allows us a breath and an opportunity to examine our efforts and, I would propose, to reapply ourselves to using our work — no matter what it is — to sanctifying the world around us. Each and every one of our labors, whether it be raising our children, working as a teacher, a salesperson, a lawyer, or a mechanic, should become a means by which we encounter God and witness to His concern for the world — and that’s my first point.

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