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!
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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.
Hope and the mission of Catholic schools
This year the celebration of Catholic Schools Week takes on a particular enthusiasm and significance because it occurs amid our celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Jubilee Year in 2025
The universal Catholic Church is looking toward the Jubilee Year 2025 — the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord.
At six months, Into the Deep brings changes, challenges, and renewed hope
On July 1, 2023, Into the Deep, the Diocese of Madison’s multi-year, comprehensive, strategic planning process, began Phase One.
Mass of Hope and Healing on October 29
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will celebrate a Mass of Hope and Healing on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5101 Schofield St., Monona.
Easter offers believers hope to begin again
In Connecticut, one of my older classmates took delight in asking younger seminarians what was the most important feast in the Catholic Church. If they replied Christmas, he would look at them as if he were deeply shocked.
Be friends with the saints
It’s quite a blessing that we can both read about canonized saints (or even blesseds, venerables, and so on) or read their own words.
Lent: A time to let Christ’s light shine
A painter had a bad habit of thinning paint which enabled him to submit lower bids.