To most people, unicorns — those white horses with a horn in the middle of their foreheads — are pretty creatures of fantasy. However, in Middle Ages, … Read More
Foundations of Faith
Touched by the stain of evil
As we move deeper into Lent, our focus turns more and more to Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem and the cross. Even though the Gospel for this Second … Read More
RCIA’s roots grow from the early church
On the First Sunday of Lent, people from many parishes will travel to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay (and cathedrals across the country) for the … Read More
Which purple belongs to Lent?
Are there two types of purple used in church? And does it really matter which? This was a question that appeared during Advent on a Facebook post. … Read More
A mixture you could miss
If you cook at all, you often mix ingredients together to make something new. That could include eggs and milk, butter and honey, or even coffee and … Read More
How many Valentines are there?
While the celebration of valentines is called “Valentine’s Day” in the singular sense, it might just as well be called “Valentines’ Day” — as a plural. On … Read More
Maybe a bench or a chair or two
Do you have a favorite pew at church? A few years ago (Jan. 7, 2015), a writer from Pennsylvania complained to “Dear Abby” after being asked to … Read More
Armed for deadly assaults
Are you prepared for winter assaults? New Year’s arrived with a winter storm and Wisconsinites scrambled to once again learn the value of preparing for nature’s brutality. … Read More
What did Cana wine taste like?
Jesus turned water into wine. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear John describe the first miracle of Jesus (Jn 2:1-11). Have you ever wondered what that wine … Read More
Adding ice to the waters of baptism
Did you take part in any Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1? Some members of the Russian Orthodox Church, both here and in Europe, will take part … Read More
