ROME (CNS) — An hour before sunrise, Pope Francis set a basket of white roses at the base of a statue of the Immaculate Conception in the … Read More
Author Archives: Matthew Riebe
Focus on joy during this week of Advent
Time to shout for joy! We are halfway through Advent and have reached “Rejoice Sunday,” better known as Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday. It’s also pink candle Sunday (on … Read More
‘Keep Christ in Christmas’
Following Masses last weekend at Prince of Peace Church in Bellevue, the Knights of Columbus distributed lawn signs that read “Keep Christ in Christmas.” The yard signs … Read More
Why priests wear pink (rose) vestments twice a year
Question Why do priests wear pink on that one Sunday in Advent? I know, everyone says “because it is Gaudete Sunday.” But what does that mean? — … Read More
Portico at Old St. Joseph Church leads to a sacred space
DE PERE — The St. Norbert College campus features several archways. The year the college was founded, 1898, is displayed on the arch for the walkway entrance … Read More
Keeping watch on her eyes
You can tell a lot about someone by their eyes. Or, in the case of Our Lady of Guadalupe, from her eyes. People are familiar with Our … Read More
Sharing time, talent is second nature
REDGRANITE — Victor Shrock, a lifetime member of St. Mark Parish, has fond early childhood memories of the parish where he received his first Communion — and … Read More
The three “Be-Attitudes” of Advent
Of all the liturgical seasons, Advent is the season that challenges me the most. As a person who has an abundance of energy, slowing myself down has … Read More
Fr. Looney creates video lessons on ‘Chosen’ Christmas episode now in theaters
APPLETON, Wis. — A Wisconsin pastor has created a 10-part series of short videos related to a special Christmas episode released in theaters by the creators of … Read More
Diocese to hold annual collection for retired priests, religious Dec. 11-12
ALLOUEZ — The Diocese of Green Bay will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection Dec. 11-12. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement … Read More
