Foundations of Faith

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

Look! There  is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (Jn 1:29) When you think about it, why did John the Baptist … Read More

Who was oldest? Go on. Make a guess: Which of the Magi was the oldest? And who came from Africa? One day a year — and all … Read More

How many points are on your Christmas star? Many years ago, my brother and I built a wood Christmas star to put on our parents’ house. We … Read More

Christmas is often a time to think about sheep and lambs, oxen and even a Christmas goose. But how many think of the Christmas carp? For many … Read More