As we celebrate the centenary of their canonizations, these 19th century French saints both remain powerful today in their Heavenly intercession and their spiritual impact on the Universal Church.
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Launching a child like a saint
My oldest is graduating from high school, and it’s a mood, as the kids say. I’m the mood. I’m all the moods. I’m excited for her foray into adulthood, nervous about the new challenges she’ll face, and just plain sad that I won’t get her morning reports about the day’s forecasted UV index.
The importance of work
A joint resolution of both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature recently declared May 1 of every year as St. Joseph the Worker Day, a moment to recognize and appreciate the dignity of all working people in Wisconsin.
Welcoming the new pope
Habemus Papam! We have a pope! The world heard those joyful and ancient words from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica last week, as Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony for the first time and gave his first blessing to the city of Rome and to the world.
Praying for Pope Francis
After his death on April 21, we pray for Pope Francis, that he may rest in the eternal light of the risen Lord, whom he proclaimed throughout his life of priestly service, and especially in his ministry as the successor of St. Peter for 12 years.
Do your best while aspiring to holiness
When I was newly married, I remember hearing of a kitchen appliance called a salad spinner. Having used a plain old colander all my life, I was intrigued to learn the benefits of this little appliance that dried your lettuce so well that the salad dressing would stick.
The source of our hope and joy
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most beautiful and important event in all of human history! Without it, Jesus’ mission was an abject failure, we are trapped in our sins and bereft of any hope for eternal life!
Holy help for Holy Week
Another Holy Week is upon us. I’d like to be able to say, “Holy Holstein, where did Lent go??” However, I find myself falling short on that score.
An adventure in naturally dyed Easter eggs
This year I wanted to elevate my Easter egg efforts. Historically, I’ve only dyed eggs with fizzy tablets in vinegar, roughly sketching out my name ahead of time on the egg with a thick crayon. The process is nostalgic, bringing back many happy memories of dyeing eggs as a child, but my results are always a bit rudimentary.
Palm Sunday and the Passion
Every Holy Week, we listen to the proclamation of the Passion of Christ twice. On Palm Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of the current liturgical cycle, (this year, it is St. Luke) and on Good Friday, it is always the Passion from the Gospel of John.