2016 – Page 44 – Madison Catholic Herald Archive (2001-2025)

Most of us have some sense of the Church’s liturgical year. The priest wears purple during Advent, the sanctuary is filled with poinsettias during the Christmas season (and beyond), and our parishes add extra hours for the Sacrament of Penance during Lent. The life of the Church is ordered around the rhythm of the liturgical year.

Unfortunately, most people’s lives are ordered around a different calendar. School starts every fall, December is packed with too many things to do, travel plans are made when the kids are on spring break, etc.

Seeing with Jesus' Eyes

On March 17, 2016

Fr. Donald Lange

St. Joseph was an instrument of God’s mercy

A friend sent me a Christmas card that he proudly created. It featured a picture of Mary lovingly holding the infant Jesus. Under the picture were the words, “Who is Missing?”

The answer is St. Joseph, who as the head of the Holy Family, was there to support Mary as she gave birth to Jesus on Christmas. We honor him as a great saint because he was the foster father of Jesus who with Mary guided young Jesus as he grew in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.

Role as protector

Joseph exercised his role as protector of Mary and Jesus discreetly, humbly, and silently. He did so with an unfailing presence and fidelity, even when he found it difficult and confusing.

Bishop Morlino's Columns

On March 17, 2016May 10, 2021

Bishop Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison

How to face anger and show mercy like Jesus


	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,

The Gospel reading of this past weekend (Jn 8:1-11) provides a portrait of Jesus in the face of intense anger and hatred and it leaves us with two key points: 1) how we might react to diffuse such situations, and 2) the importance and the inseparable nature of mercy and repentance.

Out to get Jesus

Now, the Gospel really shows us the Pharisees and the Scribes at their worst. They are out to get Jesus.

Let’s recall the story — some people have begun to question whether Jesus is the Messiah and He has therefore begun to get the Scribes and the Pharisees pretty upset.

They are ready to be done with Him, but first they need to trip Him up so as either to give them an airtight case against Him, or to arouse the ire of the people, or both.

Around the Diocese

On March 17, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

St. Mary Parish Players presents Variety Show

BLOOMINGTON — Members of St. Mary Parish in Bloomington and residents of the surrounding area will present their third annual Variety Show.

“Down Home Fun” is the theme of this year’s performances which will be performed at St. Mary School gym, 531 Congress St., on Sunday, March 20, beginning at 1 p.m. The doors will open at 12 noon.

Around the Diocese

On March 17, 2016

Gwendolyn Loop, St. Ambrose Academy Junior

St. Ambrose Academy performs The Sound of Music

MADISON — This spring, St. Ambrose Academy students will bring Roger and Hammerstein’s beloved classic, The Sound of Music, to life.

Performances will be held April 8 to 10 at the Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St.

News

On March 17, 2016April 5, 2023

Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Sacred Hearts, Sun Prairie, students create mosaics in memory of former art teacher

Students and teachers at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie are remembering a former teacher by displaying new work of art and learning more about art in the process.

Letters to the editor

On March 17, 2016

Tom Roberts

If Latin Mass is restored, all Catholics should learn Latin

To the editor:

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf’s column, “Latin is language for Church teaching, worship” (Catholic Herald, March 3), could be taken at its word. We have Latin. He states that Judaism has Hebrew.

When the Torah is read in Hebrew, the congregation understands it. When a child becomes Bar or Bat Mitzvah, he or she reads from the Torah and presents a short essay.

Editorial

On March 17, 2016February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

What’s happening to our ‘perfect Union’?

We Americans have always prided ourselves on having a democracy that operates fairly well.

Unlike some other countries, we usually settle our differences nonviolently (the Civil War being one big exception). We’ve relied on the ballot box to vote for our leaders.

Changes in our democracy

But over recent years, it seems as if our peaceful way of governing has given way to nasty bickering and even violence in word and deed.

Around the Diocese

On March 17, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

Ladies of Divine Mercy Evening of Reflection

CROSS PLAINS — All women are invited to a Ladies of Divine Mercy Evening of Reflection at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Church, 3673 CTH P, Cross Plains, on Friday, March 18.

The evening begins with the Angelus and sung Vespers at 6 p.m., followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Around 7 p.m., Fr. Scott Jablonski will give a spiritual reflection. The evening concludes with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction.

Around the Diocese

On March 17, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

‘Mass mob’ to be held on Palm Sunday in Princeton

PRINCETON — You’ve heard of “flash Mobs”? Behold! St. John Catholic Church, 1211 W. Main St, in Princeton, is celebrating its third annual Mass mob. It will take place on Palm Sunday, March 20, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.