Foundations of Faith

Mary had a little lamb…” Many of us grew up reciting this nursery rhyme. Some of us may also know that it was the first recording that … Read More

The Gospels of the Easter season often speak of the resurrected Christ, especially his appearance. We hear of him not being recognized — as was the case … Read More

We are used to comic book superheroes flying in and diving down on their enemies, crashing through buildings and bursting open locked doors. We’re not quite as … Read More

Many people give something up during Lent. All Catholics are called to give up meat on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Not that … Read More

We have already reached the    midpoint of Lent and Easter is just three weeks away. One of the ways we know these things is because this Sunday, … Read More

When you tour St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay, you’ll notice a special chair in the sanctuary. Not just any chair, but the chair — to … Read More

What do you think when you see a rainbow? “Good, the rain is over.” “Oh, isn’t that beautiful?” “There’s a scientific phenomenon of water and light.” Do … Read More

Why do we call it “Lent?” Technically, we should call it “40.” That’s what this season before Holy Week and Easter was called in its earliest days: … Read More

This week, we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Feb. 2). Under the Law of Moses, a firstborn son belonged to God. On his … Read More

Even though we may think of boats when we think of some familiar Bible stories, there really aren’t that many boats in the Bible. There’s Noah’s ark, … Read More