To the editor: […]
Author: Chris Lee
Personhood amendment promotes helpful discussion
To the editor:
The introduction of a personhood amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution provides a wonderful opportunity to engage our neighbors in the critical question of how we treat young people in our state.
Many citizens have not been exposed to the joyful message of hope found in the encyclical Humanae Vitae of the Servant of God Pope Paul VI, and do not realize how contraception poisons our culture and even the intimate relationships of spouses.
Political parties differ in their responses to issues
To the editor:
The veiled question at the heart of Professor Kreeft’s talk seems to have been, “Can a Catholic vote for a Democrat?” That question is hardly worth discussing unless self-justification is its purpose.
Ask instead which party is the more likely to feed the poor, house the homeless, and provide for the elderly and disabled. Then ask which party has thrust our nation into its current multitrillion-dollar debt immediately following a presidency marked by balanced budgets and prosperity.
Joyful Noise issues new CD for the holidays
BELOIT — Vibrant and enthusiastic music is offered by Joyful Noise, the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (OLA) contemporary Christian music group.
For the Advent and Christmas season Joyful Noise has released a new CD, Hope for the World. It captures the essence of the group’s lively repertoire with musical selections featuring a variety of their gifts and talents.
Advent: A time to reflect on God’s presence
An Advent homily that often comes back to me during this time of the Church year was delivered by a priest who shared what he was doing for Advent to help him appreciate the true meaning of the season.
For that Advent he would slow down and stop at every yellow light and wait patiently for it to turn green. This little exercise would hopefully remind him of the people of God who waited so long for the Messiah to come and save them.
Bless Our Priests (December 1, 2011)
Dear Friends in Christ,
A very happy and holy Advent to you! For the past two years, at this time, I have asked you and your families to consider what you might do to assist the retired and aging priests who have served at our parishes for so many years. As we come upon this Holy Season, I come to you once again.
This year, of course, with the beginning of Advent, it is impossible to ignore the recent changes we’ve experienced by way of the new translation of our Roman Missal. These changes certainly will take some time of adjustment, but at the same time, we’re faced with the opportunity for renewal and a reexamination of what it is that we are really doing at the Holy Mass. This is, likewise, a great opportunity for our priests, to contemplate and pray in a more reverent and always-deeper way. And so, as we continue to reflect on these changes and as we move together towards greater reverence, perhaps we could also take the opportunity to reflect on the rich heritage of our faith, from our parents and other forerunners to the ministers Christ has chosen to serve us, namely, our priests.
Agradeciendo en el Día de Acción de Gracias
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Queridos amigos:
Gracias a todos los que se unieron a nosotros sosteniéndonos con su oración mientras recientemente los Obispos nos reuníamos en Baltimore para nuestra asamblea anual de otoño. Esta reunión fue muy buena y muy alegre, en gran parte gracias al Arzobispo Timothy Dolan, su maravilloso sentido del humor y su determinación para hacer expeditos nuestros procedimientos usando todas las tácticas posibles. La aproximación del arzobispo significó para nosotros los obispos tener más tiempo para la compañía fraterna, y que la asamblea fuera un tiempo en el que el Espíritu Santo, a través del Arzobispo Dolan, y nuestro nuevo, amable y cálido Nuncio Apostólico, nos confirmaran en la fe.
El próximo domingo, por supuesto, rezaremos y celebraremos la Misa con el vocabulario más sacro de la nueva traducción del Misal, que es una renovada invitación a una mayor reverencia en misa de parte de todos nosotros.
Can a Catholic be a liberal?
MADISON — The question posed for the Knights of Divine Mercy’s annual fall lecture, “Can a Catholic be a liberal?” has no easy answer, said speaker Dr. Peter Kreeft at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center November 18.
Be thankful for every day
On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig enjoyed an early Thanksgiving Day. On Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium, the Hall of Fame first baseman told 61,808 baseball fans that he was the luckiest man on earth.
At age 36, he was dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis); yet, he was thankful because God gifted him with great athletic ability, wonderful fans, teammates, and a good family.
Living with a grateful heart
Many years ago a missionary friend of mine told me about a beautiful tradition practiced by the people who live in Uganda, East Africa.
From a very young age children are taught to live with grateful hearts. The word they use is “webali,” which is an expression of gratitude for all God’s gifts no matter how seemingly insignificant.
For example, any time a person goes to another’s home, the host thanks that person for taking the time out of his day to visit and the guest thanks the host for welcoming him into his home. If someone has a conversation with another, that person thanks her for taking time to speak and listen to her.