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llow me,” said Jesus to a believer. Pretty direct, right? Yet, in Sunday’s readings, two disciples want to exercise revenge while two others want to tie up some loose ends before they start following... Read More

In Sunday's Gospel from Luke, Jesus first asks his disciples, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”  Then he went a step further and he asked them, “But, who do you say that I am?”  This is a question... Read More

After a Sunday Mass one weekend, a parishioner came up to me and said, “Boy, if Father knew what kind of person so-and-so is, he wouldn’t give her Communion." Sound familiar?  A woman comes to Jesus... Read More

In Sunday's Gospel, Luke shows Jesus' radical concern for the disadvantaged. Who is more disadvantaged than a widow whose sustenance has been cut off by the death of her sole provider, her son? The... Read More

Have you ever been in a situation where the demands made on you left you feeling overwhelmed and powerless? In Sunday's reading from Luke, we find that Jesus has taught and healed all day.  It’s now... Read More

There is message of interconnectivity here between divinity and humanity. Reflect, if you will, on some of Hildegard's words: Beautiful message and beautiful visual. Thank you Sisters! This is an... Read More

This weekend we joyfully celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the founding day of the Church.   What can we say about the Holy Spirit?  The Catholic Catechism offers... Read More

This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord.  Jesus is departing from His disciples, and yet it is a day of joy and anticipation.  Why? Consider this scenario:  I have... Read More

In the early Church, just as in our time, there was confusion about what is required to be a Catholic (Christian). Paul, Barnabas and the apostles were working with diverse people from Antioch, Syria... Read More

The beauty of Spring in Wisconsin is slowly emerging. We are in a time of transition and transformation. With hopeful hearts we look forward to the colors, new life, and the warmth of sunshine.... Read More