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Jesus is still at work today, in and through us
In his book “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI addressed the reality of healing as a central aspect of the Christian faith. “Healing is an essential dimension of the apostolic mission and of Christianity.
Assessing the baggage of Ordinary Time
Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to drive me to an airport, meet me at a train station or share the trunk of a car with me on a road trip can tell you one thing: I do not travel lightly.
Isolation and loneliness in Ordinary Time
Anyone who reads the daily newspaper finds within its pages a glimpse into the sorrow and despair that is – and always has been – a part of human life.
Empathy and depression: Finding my way
The road to negotiate depression and its impact on my life and religious views has been a lifelong one. What follows is a description of my decades-long and continuing evolution, unfolding more each day, as a Christian.
Trust God’s whispers to change world
Since childhood, Kathy Izard felt like she was being called to do something important with her life.
Climate change and the stewardship of creation
As Director of Development for the Diocese of Superior, I am annually responsible for overseeing our special collections.
A message about immigration policies
It is with concern for our shared understanding of human dignity that I write to you.
If you are handling firewood, wear gloves
Let me just begin by explaining that we have an outdoor, wood-burning furnace on our hobby farm.
Jubilee 2025: New Year’s resolutions and resources
Jubilee 2025 began on Christmas Eve 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s in Rome, and will conclude Jan. 6, 2026, when that door of the Vatican basilica is closed.