One of the many blessings we have here in northeast Wisconsin is winter snow. I say it is a blessing because snow, unlike other weather elements, has … Read More
Opinion
Ideas for a clean heart, fresh start in 2020
“Lose 10 pounds.” “Get more rest.” “Stop snacking late at night.” “Go to the gym three times every week.” “Pray more.” Like many of us, most of … Read More
The sounds of silence at our liturgies
I have been a priest for several years now and I have been privileged to say Mass in different parishes throughout our diocese and around the country. … Read More
When plans change, know that God is with you
One of the beautiful things about a snowstorm is that it has a way of stopping the plans for the day and clearing your calendar. I had … Read More
How to have a ‘Mary’ Christmas
It can be difficult to enter into the silence and simplicity of Advent as the rush to prepare for Christmas often overwhelms us. There is so much, … Read More
Washing windows in the rain and other well-laid plans
Last summer I received an urgent announcement amidst the deluge of other emails that flood into my inbox every day. The message stated, in part, that a … Read More
Choose a saint for your team
Fall sports season is an especially busy time of year in our household. It really begins with summer and ends with the last of the games and … Read More
Living with anxiety: God never leaves us
During a tense meeting some years ago, I became conscious that my friend Kevin, who was sitting beside me, was experiencing a silent suffering. Ordinarily so jovial … Read More
Listening to Chopin at the tombs
Nothing focuses the mind more than visiting a graveyard. I find that as I have grown older, I feel more and more drawn to visiting cemeteries and … Read More
Couples are stronger when they are unified
Have you ever witnessed the following scenario in a household? Dear Daughter or Dear Son wants to do something and goes to one parent to get an … Read More
