Columns
Try small things this Lent
This Lent will be a little different from previous ones for me. Personal responsibilities will make it difficult to make “big plans,” such as setting aside significant times of fasting, major volunteer activities or going on retreat.
Mass as the perfect ritual
Sometimes it takes an outsider to help you to see the beauty and depth of something you have never fully appreciated. I suspect this is true for many of us, myself no exception, regarding the celebration of the Eucharist in our churches.
Grace and growth: The exercise of retreats
Before you start reading this column, I’d like to ask you to grab some paper and something to write with. We’re going to do a short exercise.
Finding home: How to calm life’s storms
The early years of my adulthood and priesthood were spent teaching theology at Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Canada. I was young, full of energy, loved teaching and was discovering the joys of ministry. For the most part, these were good years.
Witness to the truth in word, deed
During my senior year of high school, I had an experience that struck me (even at the time) as worthy of reflection.
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.