Recently, my neighbor died. When I was at the funeral home and when I arrived at work late after his funeral, I was asked how I knew the gentleman who passed away. It was almost sheepishly, or with a note of apology, that I said he was a neighbor.
Some people are creative in beautiful ways. They make the art, music, literature, and drama that inspire and soothe the world. Others are creative in more practical ways.
I once had the privilege of visiting the Holy Land. It’s a strangely different place. Soaked in history, in struggle, in religion, in blood. Virtually every inch of its soil has been soaked in blood, including the blood of Jesus. History leaps out at you from every stone.
As we ring in the New Year, Bishop James P. Powers is deciding how change will come to the Superior Catholic Herald.
If there is ever a time when the difference in perspective between children and adults is stunningly clear, it is during the four weeks of Advent.
Happy Advent! I hope that your journey to welcoming Christ more fully into your lives has been fruitful thus far.
“Shop, shop, shop” is the mantra blaring at us throughout the holiday season.
Bishop James P. Powers 2025 Christmas message
Praying with Poetry for Advent & Christmas
Recently, I have been the frequent, unwilling viewer of an interesting advertisement.
