One of the most moving encounters in Pope Francis’ papacy took place on Feb. 20, 2021. That day, the pope paid a visit to the home of … Read More
Editorials
Holiday meals: More than food
One of the most inspiring things we get to post in The Compass each year is the listing of free holiday dinners held around the 16 counties … Read More
Forgiveness ‘a sign of Father’s love’
A new “docuseries” debuted this month on Netflix, “Murder Among the Mormons.” It caught my attention because the events portrayed in this three-part series happened in Salt … Read More
Valuing water and all people
In his 2019 message for World Water Day, observed each year on March 22, Pope Francis stated that water “is an essential good for the balance of … Read More
40 days of Lent is just a start
We’re in the home stretch. So how are things with your soul? We’ve come halfway through Lent. (Actually, March 11 is the midpoint of Lent, but the … Read More
Vaccinations: A ‘common good’
One year ago, bishops across the United States began suspending public Masses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first death from the coronavirus was actually reported on … Read More
Pope Francis travels to Iraq
In one week, Pope Francis embarks on a four-day pilgrimage to Iraq, becoming the first pope to visit that Middle East country. It is a significant visit … Read More
Staying safe during winter
In case anyone missed it, the heart of Wisconsin winter is upon us. It means limited sunlight and below-zero temperatures mixed with snow and ice. Whether or … Read More
Look for those real marriages
What makes a successful marriage? If you could find a fool-proof answer to that, you’d be famous. This week is National Marriage Week, ending on Sunday Feb. … Read More
Honoring our grandparents
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a heavy burden for people around the globe. Some countries have been hit harder than others, and some groups have experienced the … Read More
