Spring fever has crept into northeast Wisconsin and the longer and warmer days have made everything seem a little brighter. Spring and love seem to go hand-in-hand … Read More
Opinion
When the end is just the beginning
“The end is just the beginning.” — T.S. Eliot Have you ever been so engrossed in a book or a movie that the ending sneaks up on … Read More
With God in our lives, we can change
I have a particular affinity for small towns. I find them to be charming, intimate and real. They say that “small is beautiful” and I have found … Read More
Growing together in marriage during Lent
In these long days of winter, my family and I spend a bit more time indoors, which usually leads us to catching up on some of our … Read More
Of remnants and elm trees
I am convinced that in the lowest bowels of hell dwells an insect. This nefarious creature, called the elm bark beetle, has left destruction and sadness wherever … Read More
The link between physical, spiritual clutter
In homes across America, it seems many people are on a mission to de-clutter! Even with the typical uptick in January donations, thrift stores all across the … Read More
What can St. Valentine teach us about love?
It is fair to say that February has a very large red heart over it that basically overshadows the entire month. Even though St. Valentine’s Day is … Read More
The front and the back, the last and the first
In ancient times, when I was in seminary, a rather mysterious thing happened which I have been turning over in my mind ever since. A rather elderly … Read More
A gift that speaks ‘home’ to many
It was a phone call that our diocesan Office of Evangelization would never forget. “I would like to talk to someone about coming back to the Catholic … Read More
The path of good intentions
From television programs to media posts, who can get away from the constant barrage of New Year’s resolutions? In fact, our culture has placed so much importance … Read More
