It was a weekend bookended and filled with celebrations of the Eucharist.
The first-ever Madison Diocesan Eucharistic Congress — at St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee from September 29 to October 1 — began with …
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The Eucharistic Congress: A blessing
The dynamic spiritual impact of our Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, held two weeks ago at St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee, was truly remarkable.
Celebrate October saint feast days
This week, we liturgically celebrate some significant saints: St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, St. Faustina Kowalska on October 5, and St. Bruno on October 6.
The example of St. Thérèse
October 1 is the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the most popular saints throughout the Church and a personal favorite.
The Eucharist and Christ in our lives
When we embrace a Eucharistic life, grounded in Christ, acting as He does in this sacrament, we become extensions of Him to others.
Come to the Eucharistic Congress
I joyously encourage everyone in our diocese to register and participate in our first Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, which will be at St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee, beginning on Friday night, Sept. 29, and ending on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1.
Venerate the relics of St. Jude on September 14 in Madison
On Thursday, Sept. 14, the relics of St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the 12 Apostles, will be at St. Maria Goretti Parish here in Madison available for public veneration. The church will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. to pray to the Lord, seek the powerful intercession of St. Jude, and venerate his relics. I will be presiding at a special bilingual Mass at 7 p.m., to which everyone is invited.
Lessons learned serving others
“One of the foundational experiences of my life and my priesthood is the years I spent doing mission work in the Dominican Republic.”
A look at Veritatis Splendor, part two
Promulgated on August 6, 1993, by St. John Paul II, Veritatis Splendor is the holy pontiff’s articulation of Catholic moral principles.
¡Buen Camino!
These past two weeks, I was blessed to make a pilgrimage with 53 wonderful people, including Fr. Steve Brunner of our diocese, to Lourdes in France and to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain.