We’ve all heard of visual aids which various saints have used to teach the Gospel messages. St. Patrick had his clover for the Trinity. St. Julian of … Read More
Author Archives: Patricia Kasten
An ancient bead for a timeless tradition
Did you ever make a daisy chain or a necklace of dandelions? Maybe you gave it to your mother or grandmother? Over the centuries, people have used … Read More
The Compass takes top honors
GREEN BAY — The Compass received 18 awards, including first place as Best Newspaper in its circulation category from the Catholic Press Association (CPA) of the United … Read More
Mary’s maternal role in the church
This year’s June 10 “Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church,” will be only the second time the feast has been officially celebrated on … Read More
Can you hear the priest’s ‘secret words?’
At Mass, have you noticed there are words which the priest says very quietly? Sometimes you don’t even hear them, only seeing his lips move. (And some … Read More
Mary, Mary, dressed in blue
Have you ever wondered why Mary wears blue? Yes, many images of the Blessed Mother show her in white: Our Lady of Fatima is robed in white, … Read More
Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting … Read More
How old are the bells of Notre Dame?
Remember Victor Hugo’s Quasimodo swinging the great bells of Notre Dame? Many feared that, like the deaf fictional bell ringer, none of us would ever hear the … Read More
Fasting until the Easter Vigil
Have you ever been so excited that you couldn’t eat? Maybe you came home on school break, or had been away in the service and wanted that … Read More
Pontius Pilate, a saint?
Did you ever think of Pontius Pilate as a saint? On the third Sunday of Lent, many of us heard the Gospel about the Roman prefect (the … Read More
