It was like being in the eye of a hurricane of grace. That was how I best remember my first Mass as a priest. Things were rather … Read More
Opinion
Couples should develop their listening skills
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
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
