There are kids in the Diocese of Madison who like going to class in the middle of July. Yes, you read that correctly.
Day: August 6, 2015
SSM Health gives major gift to seminarian campaign
MADISON — SSM Health has pledged a major gift of $250,000 to the Diocese of Madison’s Priests for Our Future: The Church Is Alive!” campaign to educate seminarians.
Damond Boatwright made the gift on behalf of SSM Health as one of his first acts as the new regional president/CEO of Hospital Operations in Wisconsin. SSM Health is the parent company of St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, and St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital.
Adaptation and renewal of Religious Life: Role of contemplative, monastic Religious
Editor’s note: During this Year of Consecrated Life, this is the sixth in a series based on the Second Vatican Council’s document, Perfectae Caritatis (Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life) written by Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB, former abbot primate of the Benedictine order who now resides in Madison.
In this commentary on the Second Vatican Council’s Decree On the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life, we have reflected upon the general principles underlying the very existence of all Religious Life.
These include patterning the life on the doctrine and example of Jesus; giving a sign on earth of the heavenly Kingdom; binding the vowed individual in a special way to the Lord; and openness to the action of the Holy Spirit.
‘Laudato Si” and Romano Guardini
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In 1986, after serving in a variety of capacities in the Jesuit province of Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio commenced doctoral studies in Germany.
The focus of his research was the great 20th century theologian and cultural critic Romano Guardini, who had been a key influence on, among many others, Karl Rahner, Henri de Lubac, and Joseph Ratzinger.
Assumption: God’s response to Mary’s faithful service
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On August 15, we celebrate Mary’s Assumption into heaven.
In no. 966 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church it says, “The Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death.”
Abolish the death penalty
When I hear about someone being murdered, I say a prayer for the victim — and for the perpetrator.
Someone might question my praying for someone who has committed a crime. However, there are many circumstances that lead to that act of violence against another person.
We don’t know everything involved in that person’s life. Sometimes there may have been a lifetime of abuse he or she endured. There may have been mental illness leading to that act of violence.
Although we may be tempted to call only for justice for the victim — an “eye for an eye” — we also have to consider the possibility of forgiveness and healing for the murderer.
Catholic Multicultural Center holds community block party
MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) will host its third annual community block party Saturday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., offering area families a free summer event to enjoy, bring people together, and celebrate multicultural unity.
Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities in the CMC parking lot, 1862 Beld St. Children can play games to win a prize, get their face painted, and participate in outdoor activities. All ages can help local artist Victor Castro create a community art installment, play bingo, and enjoy food for sale by the CMC’s very own Culinary Creations Catering. Live entertainment from different cultures and genres will be featured throughout the event including José Ricardo Morales, Willie Wright, Lucas Cates, and the dancers of Ballet Folklórico of Carlos and Sonia Avila.
Honoring St. Philomena at shrine in Briggsville
BRIGGSVILLE — On Sunday, Aug. 9, there will be a day honoring St. Philomena at St. Mary Help of Christians Church, N565 Highway A. The day will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. and a prayer service afterward at the outdoor National Shrine of St. Philomena. A community picnic will follow, put on by parishioners of St. Mary Help of Christians. It will be a time for sharing with fellow devotees and honoring St. Philomena. Religious items from Italy will be available for sale.
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