The roots of America’s Thanksgiving go back to the pilgrims. After a long hard winter during which more than half of the pilgrims died from scurvy and exposure to the elements, survivors held a feast of thanksgiving during which they shared their blessings with Indian friends.
Day: November 16, 2022
St. Joseph Parish in Dodgeville hosts Harvest Mass
Pastor Fr. Bill Van Wagner celebrated the Diocesan Harvest Mass of Thanksgiving on the first Sunday in November at St. Joseph Church.
Those magic words
Dear Readers,
Most new teachers struggle mightily during their first year in the classroom; I was no exception.
New marriage and family coordinator hopes to strengthen and build enrichment programs
Matt Regner, the new coordinator of marriage and family for the Diocese of Madison, said he hopes to be able to build and strengthen marriage enrichment programs in the diocese.
A call to family, community, and participation through ecumenical prayer
As we move closer and closer to Thanksgiving and then to the graced season of Advent, we are reminded to be grateful and to keep our relationship with Jesus Christ and our family, parish, and community as primary priorities.
Eucharistic miracles display in Monona
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, will be hosting the Blessed Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit from Thursday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., to Sunday, Dec. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Being thankful
Gratitude is a certain indicator of spiritual health. A person living in a deep relationship with the Lord is profoundly aware of the mystery and wonder of existence, the grace of God’s love manifested in the varied and gifted details of life, and feels increasingly overwhelmed by the goodness of the divine abundance.
El Misterio de la Eucaristía en la Vida de la Iglesia: Serie Eucarística # 13 (y última)
Conclusión de nuestra publicación de la serie del documento de la USCCB sobre “El misterio de la Eucaristía en la vida de la Iglesia” (2021) — somos enviados en la Eucaristía.
There is always next year
This past weekend, my high school alma mater’s football team came up just a little bit short in its quest to return to the state championship for the first time in 40 years.