Timeless Truths and New Beginnings
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of celebrating Mass with my sister, brother in law, mom, and nephews Evan and Tyler in their beautiful Chicago parish, St. Alphonsus. Over the years, I’ve watched my sister’s parish be renovated and have seen this jewel be restored into an amazing place of vibrant worship. Every time I enter their church, I spot a new treasure—and this past weekend, I had the... READ MORE
Beautiful Mother Church
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Wednesday, March 14
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.
A few months ago there was a popular You Tube Video entitled “Why I Hate... READ MORE
Remembering One Bishop, Welcoming Another
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, December 05, 2011
Today, I will pause my workday to attend 12:15 mass at our beautiful cathedral in remembrance of Bishop John T. Steinbock, who died one year ago today. During the past year, our diocese has mourned his loss, prayed for our new Bishop, and been ably and faithfully led by Msgr. Myron Cotta.
Last week, early Thursday morning, we received the happy news of the appointment of our new shepherd—- Bishop Armando X. Ochoa... READ MORE
A Woman's Place
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The very first Eucharistic congress was held in 1881 in Lille, France. The very first organizer, according to Vatican Information Services, was a woman.
It is not widely known that the idea to hold these congresses came from a woman, a French woman called Emilie-Marie Tamisier, one of the many lay people to dedicate their lives to the defence of the Church at a time in which anti-Catholic polemics... READ MORE
Cry Room Conundrum
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, August 04, 2011
For the first time in a long while, I am a frequent visitor of the dreaded Cry Room. It’s not my favorite place to hang out, but it’s our best option right now.
We’ve been in a very nice season for a long while. After what felt like eternity with our oldest four we finally had everyone trained with good behavior and had even managed to move to the very front of our church. When Henry came along, he... READ MORE
Does NFP Need a Makeover?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, July 28, 2011
After being both encouraged and discouraged by the response to my recent column at Crisis on the topic of NFP, I was especially interested to see this column addressing what the author, Ashley McGuire, sees as a real need for a “re-branding” of NFP in the Catholic Church:
... it’s marketed in a profoundly unsexy way. My NFP workbook features on its cover a woman in baggy pastels with a grocery bag... READ MORE
What Moms Want
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Next Monday, I have the pleasure of providing a webinar called Catholic Moms: Building and Sustaining Small Groups to Support the Vocation of Motherhood aimed at sharing perspectives on what we parents—and especially we moms—“want” from our parishes. I would love it if this team of experts could help me prepare my “homework” by pondering and commenting on the following questions:
* How can your... READ MORE
Saying Goodbye to Our Bishop
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Rebecca kindly requested your prayers last week for my bishop, Bishop John T. Steinbock of the Diocese of Fresno. Bishop Steinbock passed away early Sunday morning, surrounded by family and friends. In his final months, he continued to fulfill his role as spiritual shepherd to all of us in the diocese, even as he battled terminal lung cancer.
I’m sharing my favorite photo of Bishop here, taken last... READ MORE
House of the Lord
Posted by Robyn Lee in Faith on Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Have you ever been to a chapel or church dedication? A few months ago I attended one at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. As we often hear of churches merging or closing, it was such a blessing to be at this event.
The dedication began with an impressive procession: faculty, religious, priests and donors, and finally students (that’s where I was). The seminarians in the front of the procession... READ MORE
Happy Vocation News
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Thursday, August 19, 2010
I’ve so come to look forward to The Anchoress’ periodic vocation round-ups.
There’s no better evidence that the Church is young and alive as the pope once exclaimed.
Here, have a look.
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