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Month: February 2022
Do not lose hope
We live in a difficult moment in which many people are tempted to lose hope. The ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the dissatisfaction many people feel about the direction of our country, the loss of faith in political leaders, the lack of immediate solutions to many of our problems, the erosion of our institutions, the surge of violence and crime all lead to a common, bleak outlook when we survey the human situation.
Mental Health First Aid training in Madison
The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison recently offered Mental Health First Aid training for people involved in various ministries within the diocese.
Roe from three angles: Law, language, and looking ahead
With so much in the news about the future of Roe v. Wade, Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2116 Hollister Avenue, Madison, will host a panel to explore how Roe came to be, the importance of language in discussing the issues, and historical connections pointing to future resolutions.
Serie Cuaresmal: Miércoles de Ceniza
Cada Miércoles de Ceniza, millones de católicos van a Misa y reciben cenizas sobre sus cabezas, mientras escuchan al sacerdote decir: “Polvo eres y al polvo volverás”. El poder de esta acción litúrgica nos impresiona con la brevedad y fragilidad de esta vida, en nuestro camino hacia la Casa del Padre en el Reino de los Cielos. Sin Dios, no somos nada, sino polvo y ceniza. ¡Con Dios, somos sus hijos amados, redimidos por Cristo y llenos del Espíritu Santo! La Cuaresma es un tiempo para que nos alejemos de nuestros pecados y practiquemos nuestra fe con mayor generosidad y fervor.
Call to continual conversion
Next week, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 2. Year after year, we come to the Lenten season soon after the joyful Christmas season ends.
St. Ambrose Academy in Madison announces Dr. John Joy as dean of faculty
MADISON — St. Ambrose Academy in Madison announces with great joy that Dr. John Joy has accepted the appointment of dean of faculty, one of the most influential and important posts at the school, beginning this summer.
Peaceful, prayerful effective spring 40 Days for Life campaign to build on successes in Madison
MADISON — “The highly successful 40 Days for Life Spring campaign returns to Madison with 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach,” said Gwen Finnegan, who is coordinating the local campaign.
Music scholarship award to be named after Patrick Gorman
MADISON — The Madison Diocesan Choir is pleased to announce the resumption of the youth pastoral summer music clinic scholarship.
Learning from the mystics
The mystical dimension of Catholicism has always attracted and intrigued me.