At age 70, I felt it was time to retire. I moved to Madison for a few years where I helped out at different parishes.
Tag: Fr. Donald Lange
Mary inspires us to live a fruitful advent
The word Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus, which means “coming, “arrival,” or “visit.”
Let us enjoy a grateful Thanksgiving
The roots of America’s Thanksgiving go back to the pilgrims. After a long hard winter during which more than half of the pilgrims died from scurvy and exposure to the elements, survivors held a feast of thanksgiving during which they shared their blessings with Indian friends.
November reminds us we are called to holiness
During November we celebrate the feasts of All Saints, All Souls, and Christ the King. Toward the end of November, we also begin Advent when we prayerfully, and patiently await Christ’s birth and his second coming.
Our tongue can build up or tear down
When I enter a library or public building, I often notice a sign that says, “No deadly weapons allowed.”
Prayer and faith can help us to reduce stress
There is much stress today. Many married persons are stressed as they try to juggle their challenging role of mom or dad with other responsibilities.
Disabilities can open us to God’s grace
A few years ago, the Boston Red Sox hosted Disability Awareness Night to honor and salute fans with disabilities. The organizers selected a young man named Peter Rometti, who had autism, to sing the National Anthem.
Hospitality is an amazing grace
I like hospitality. I like receptionists who help me feel welcome and thus set the tone for a fruitful visit whether it is to the dentist, doctor, mechanic, or other appointments. Welcoming receptionists eliminate much confusion and set the tone for fruitful visits.
Jeremy’s empty egg reflects his Easter heart
The hearts of Doris Miller’s students danced with Easter joy. A week before she had given each student a hollow plastic Easter egg.
Christ’s birth is the center of human history
For Christians, the birth of Christ is the center of human history. In John 3:16, it is stated, “For God so loved the world that God the Father gave us his only Son so that those who believe in him may not perish, but have the gift of Eternal Life.”