As the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers its decision on a case that would determine the legality of abortion in the state, the faithful were invited to make March 1 a day of prayer, fasting, and vigil for the unborn.
Tag: Bishop Donald J. Hying
Let us give our hearts to the Lord
In these recent weeks leading up to Lent, I have spent much time in prayer meditating on the heart — my heart, your heart, the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Bible mentions “the heart” more than 700 times. We know the heart symbolizes our deepest self, the center of our emotions, desires, longings, and loves.
Living the mission of Christ
The practice of our Catholic faith finds its summary in the two-fold commandment given to us by Jesus: Love God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind; and love our neighbor as ourselves.
Catholic Charities: A sign of God’s presence
Each month in this Jubilee Year, I am dedicating a column to an organization or ministry in our diocese which gives hope and inspiration to our people.
Esperanza y ayuda para la batalla espiritual
Aún incluso con una lectura superficial de los Evangelios se ilumina la lucha entre Jesucristo y Satanás desde el comienzo mismo de la venida del Señor en la historia humana.
Pastor installed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
On February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the newly merged Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish celebrated the installation of Fr. Drew Olson as pastor.
Using our words for positive purposes
Ponder with me the wonder of words and language. Through the gift of speech, we can verbally articulate and share with others the thoughts in our minds and the feelings in our hearts.
Students enjoy ‘Bingo with the Bishop’
Students at St. Luke School in Plain kicked off Catholic Schools Week with ‘Bingo with the Bishop.’ The afternoon began with Bishop Donald J. Hying celebrating Mass at 12:30 p.m. During his homily, Bishop Hying spoke about the beauty of St. Luke’s church, which was built by the ancestors of some of the school students.
Hope and help for the spiritual battle
Even a cursory read of the Gospels illuminates the struggle between Jesus Christ and Satan from the very beginning of the Lord’s advent into human history. Even as a newborn child, Jesus is perceived as a threat by King Herod who seeks to destroy Him. Immediately after His Baptism, Jesus experiences the temptations of the devil in the wilderness.
Jubilee Year of Hope: Inspiration for the youth
Every recent Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church, celebrated every 25 years, witnessed significant events that lifted up the beauty and truth of our faith, canonized new saints, or animated the evangelizing mission of the Gospel.