MADISON — In Latin, “orate” means “pray.” More than just an invitation, it is a command to pray, says Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB, former abbot primate of the Benedictine Order.
Author: Chris Lee
Daughter is concerned about mom’s diet
Q I am concerned about my mother who is in her late 70s. She lives alone and is quite independent. She recently started having some health problems related to high blood pressure, swelling, and fatigue.
The doctor placed her on some medication and is closely monitoring her for which I am thankful. Since I live in a different county, I am not able to be there as often as I would like but we talk frequently and she assures me that she is following the doctor’s advice.
My concern is related to her diet. She insists on eating the same foods every day, which consists of TV dinners, soup, and sandwiches.
I would like her to eat more nutritious foods that are lower in salt but since I am not there to help her prepare them, I don’t think I can be too critical of her intake.
Are there any healthier options or support for people in these situations? I know she will not want to make a big meal since she lives alone. (From a daughter in Kenosha)
Urge legislators to maintain funding for food stamps
To the editor:
Legislators in our nation’s capital drafting the next version of the Farm Bill need to get their priorities straight. The largest portion of the Farm Bill deals with SNAP, commonly known as food stamps.
Drafts of the proposed Farm Bill include serious cuts to the SNAP program, at a time when people need it the most. Hunger has been on the rise, despite the best efforts of food pantries, soup kitchens, and community volunteers.
Women, youth deserve protection from chemicals
To the editor:
President Obama and the head of the federal Department of Health and Human Services have decided not to allow girls under 17 years to get the morning-after pill, Ella, without a doctor’s prescription.
In the state of Wisconsin, Governor Walker signed into law in our public schools that abstinence only can be taught to our youth.
Mission trip to Haiti
OREGON — In January 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. News coverage scenes showed massive and widespread devastation.
It is estimated that 316,000 people died and 1,000,000 people were made homeless as a result of the earthquake.
Archbishop Listecki visits Diocese of Madison
MADISON — Archbishop Jerome Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee, paid a visit to the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison recently in order to become better acquainted with Bishop Robert C. Morlino’s diocesan staff and collaborators.
María, la Rosa Mística, une a Dios
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Queridos amigos:
El domingo pasado escuchamos el conmovedor pasaje del Evangelio sobre “la vid y los sarmientos”, en el que Jesús deja claro que Él, Él mismo, es la verdadera vid a la que siempre debemos estar adheridos y solo a través de Él podemos dar fruto.
La imagen de la vid y los sarmientos claramente se refiere a nuestro rol en la Iglesia de Cristo, y mientras me veo tentado a reflexionar extensamente sobre la Iglesia con ustedes aquí, me gustaría reflexionar un rato más particularmente sobre María en esta primera columna de mayo.
El rol de la Madre de Dios en la viña del Señor
Al reflexionar sobre el rol de la Madre de Dios en la viña del Señor, nuestros pensamientos se dirigen a las mismas raíces de la vid y a otra imagen de las escrituras: la de Isaías 11: “una generación brotará de la raíz de Jesé, y una flor brotará de su raíz, y el Espíritu de Dios se posará sobre ella (Is 11, 11).
La conexión a la raíz de Jesé y a la Casa de David se refiere a Jesús, a través de María, y estas raíces son esenciales en nuestra historia de la salvación. Dios elige salvar a la humanidad a través del pueblo de Israel y específicamente a través del linaje de David. María es el cumplimiento de la larga espera de los judíos por el Mesías y porta, correctamente, el título de “Amada Hija de Sión”.
Dolan says archdiocese ‘has permanent place in his heart’
HUBERTUS — Despite the heavy rainfall and low temperatures, about 1,200 people gathered at the Basilica of Holy Hill in Hubertus on Saturday, April 28, to celebrate Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan’s Mass of Thanksgiving.
A steady hum of excited chatter filled the church, and grew louder as the cardinal made a special stop before Mass to the side chapel where people with disabilities viewed the celebration on monitors, and again as he greeted people down the center aisle of the upper church. Cameras flashed nonstop as he flashed his smile, shared his greetings, hugs, and firm handshakes.
Diocesan celebration of Blessed John Paul II’s beatification
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MADISON — The chant rang out in St. Peter’s square in Rome at what turned out to be perhaps the largest gathering in of Christianity in history, “Santo Subito!”
A consensus among the faithful and even the community of the world seemed to be aptly expressed: “Sainthood Now!” for the recently deceased pontiff John Paul II.
Joining the estimated four million Christian mourners gathered in Rome was the single largest gathering of heads of state ever outside of the United Nations, including four kings, five queens, and at least 70 presidents and prime ministers, with more than 14 leaders of other religions symbolizing this universal recognition of John Paul II’s extraordinary life.
“Santo Subito” was not just a slogan that emerged on this afternoon of April 8, 2005, but one that dates back to the early centuries of the Church in conjunction with another slogan at the time, “Vox Populi, vox Dei,” meaning “The voice of the people is the voice of God.”
Passionate about faith and working with kids
REEDSBURG — Mo-T is a unique name, given to her by her college lacrosse teammates, but so is Theresa Wilks, the assistant program director at Camp Gray in Reedsburg