Opinion

“What does it mean to be a disciple?” and “How will I know if I am a disciple?” are two of the most common questions that I … Read More

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: If most of us were to look in our wallets or purses, we would see a number of cards, a … Read More

Twenty years ago, one of the deepest sorrows pierced my heart as I stared at yet another negative pregnancy test. For a couple of years my husband … Read More

We know how important it is to leave instructions for our family and friends in the event of our passing into eternal life. This is to make … Read More

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: So many times as a priest I have heard the following: “I don’t want to be Catholic anymore. There are … Read More

After the recent blizzard in northeast Wisconsin, I was driving along the side streets marveling at the height of the snowbanks that piled up. With warm weather … Read More

How many times have you heard people say, “You shouldn’t wear your religion on your sleeve” or “Faith should be kept private?” Many times, I am sure. … Read More

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Most of the time, our mistakes in life are not permanent. We rely on this. It seems that no matter … Read More

Editor’s note: During Lent The Compass is offering a series, “Ways to Jump-Start Your Faith.” Local columnists draw on their experiences to offer ways for everyday Catholics … Read More

March Madness means two things in our home: back-to-back college basketball games that we enjoy watching as a family and the brackets we create that are either … Read More