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Pope to press: Take time to listen
In his message for World Communications Day, released Jan. 24 – the feast day of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists, and just in time for Catholic Press Month – Pope Francis speaks primarily of the need to listen.
Happy New Year!
I hope your holidays were rich with love and joy.
Celebrating the gift of peace
Bishop James P. Powers Christmas message for 2021.
What can I give him?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With fresh-cut trees, spiced drinks and gingerbread cookies, it’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas, too.
New Christmas-related novels will keep readers engaged
If the Hallmark Channel is in need of books on which to base Christmas movies, these two should be considered.
A Thanksgiving prayer
A Thanksgiving message from Bishop James P. Powers
How do I receive a gift well?
Someone asks Fr. Mike Schmitz how to receive a gift well.
Give thanks for what we have in common
“I think it’s a great opportunity.” I was bemoaning the state of a country divided almost down the middle. The election that so many people thought was for the soul of the country or for its future instead revealed that we are divided almost 50-50.
Joy and encouraging vocations
I do a lot of outreach to the young on behalf of my religious congregation, so I try to be aware of trends in vocations work and the common traits of emerging generations.