The following article is the next installment in a series that will appear in the Catholic Herald to offer catechesis and formation concerning end of life decisions, dying, death, funerals, and burial of the dead from the Catholic perspective.
Day: October 14, 2020
Rosary Rally in downtown Madison
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| Fr. Grant Thies, parochial administrator of St. Peter Parish in Madison, leads the Benediction during the second “Unite” Rosary Rally in Madison on October 11. Nearly 1,000 people came out for the peaceful afternoon of prayer. (Catholic Herald photo/Joe Ptak) |
MADISON — In the midst of protests, conflicts over the upcoming election, and a range of varying reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was time for some peace and prayer.
Nearly 1,000 people came out to downtown Madison for those moments of peace and prayer during the second “Unite” Rosary Rally on October 11.
The first rally was on August 15 and brought out more than 3,000 people.
The day also marked the conclusion of a 54-day Rosary Novena that started the same day as the previous rally.
There was an emphasis that the event was not a political event, but a prayer event, despite the closeness to the election and the State Capitol.
Debunking the Myths: Little Sisters of the Poor and religious liberty
As Little Sisters of the Poor, we find our joy in sharing our lives with those whom many in our society would prefer to forget — the elderly poor.
Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
The countries in Central and Eastern Europe have faced a century of hardship. They have been oppressed by radical communism, horrendous crimes against humanity, and revolutionary, civil, and world wars.
Under communism, religion and religious practices were openly persecuted, and atheism was actively propagated and enforced.
Control of every aspect of life was taken over by totalitarian governments and the communist party, and civil society and the economy were deconstructed.
Since the collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991, Central and Eastern European countries have been working to rebuild their political structures, social welfare, economies, and their religious life.‘Christianity is for losers!’
Ted Turner, the famous media mogul, once memorably said that Christianity is for losers.
In his opinion, religious faith is a crutch for those who are too weak to stand on their own two feet and simply acknowledge that we are alone in the universe.
What he hurls at us as an insult, we should actually wear as an epithet of honor. Christianity is for losers!
Our faith is custom-designed by God for those who are humble enough to acknowledge that they are sinners in need of a savior, those who do not have it all put together, those who need Christ’s help.
Remembering one of the best days ever
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As I am looking at the calendar for October of 2020, and seeing we have a Friday, Oct. 16, coming up, I’m asking myself — How has it been five years already?
The last time October 16 fell on a Friday was in 2015.
My parish, St. Maria Goretti (SMG) in Madison, and the Diocese of Madison as a whole, had one of its most eventful days ever.
The relics of St. Maria Goretti came to the parish for nearly a 24-hour stay, part of the Pilgrimage of Mercy tour that had taken her relics around the country ahead of the Year of Mercy, which started later that year.
Letters to the editor (10-15-2020)
‘I do belong in the Church’
During this challenging time, I have found it difficult to reconcile my faith and what I’ve heard from some in the Church.
This has caused me distress to the point where I’ve asked myself if I belong in the Church.
As I searched, Peter’s words came to mind, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”Air purifiers purchased for Catholic schools
Early last month, thanks to many benevolent donors to the diocesan collections for Catholic Schools, we were able to purchase 161 medical grade air purifiers for school classrooms.
High school students: Is service still possible during COVID-19? Yes!
Are you a Dane County high school student looking for an opportunity to serve others?
Seat of Wisdom and Trono di Sabiduria courses will be available for the 2020-2021 year
The Diocese of Madison is pleased to announce our plan for Seat of Wisdom Diocesan Institute in the 2020-2021 year.