What was on this spot before me? As we observe the Solemnity of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome this weekend, the spiritual meaning is real and clear: we are part of one Body in Christ, the Church. We unite in a communion of faith in the Creed, life in the Sacraments, and Community in the one history of salvation going back in time to Jesus and his fulfillment of all things in his Cross and Resurrection. No matter where we worship, no matter how grand or how humble t

From Safari… Two days, life changing, incredible stories, join the multitude! The twin festivals of All Saints and All Souls kickoff November. Since All Saints was not a holy day of obligation, you may have missed the stunning and compelling vision of a New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation. In part we heard, “After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lam

Somberness, like fog, blankets at least my world --- mass shootings, school shootings, assassination of Charlie Kirk, starvation and...

This year, the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross falls on Sunday. In the sorrows, violence, and challenges to hope that touch our...

From Safari…. Two questions to ponder: who or what are the most significant people or things in your life? Spouse, friend, or family...

As I write, we have just completed our Fall Festival at Sacred Heart. I am again in awe at the generosity of so many people to make this...

When the railroads were first introduced to the U.S., some folks feared that they'd be the downfall of the nation! Here's an excerpt from...

When was the last time you … - thanked someone in your household for the regular tasks they do? - prayed the Rosary? - read a favorite...

From safari…. I am back after a month of being on safari. (A journey not to observe wild animals but rather to observe the life around...

Come to a Town Hall Meeting to Share Your Input and Learn More The All Things New (ATN) Planning Committee has been meeting regularly to...

Luke continues to describe the important characteristics of a disciple. Today’s passage speaks about the need to pray. Many of the...

“What are we to do, my brothers?” That question comes from the very first day of the Church’s ministry to the world on Pentecost. Hearing...

From Safari… Who is your Samaritan? To Jesus’ fellow Jews, a Samaritan was a despicable Person. As we hear this familiar gospel story we...

I walked through our One in Christ “True North” Vacation Bible School about ten days ago hosted at St. Francis Xavier. As ever, I was in...

Once again a Sunday in Ordinary Time is displaced. This weekend is the celebration of two of our most important saints – Peter and Paul....

“I am the food of those fully grown. Grow and you shall feed on Me. But you will not change Me into your own substance, as you do with...

From Safari…. How was your first week of Ordinary Time? What is Ordinary Time? First thoughts might include such words typical, routine,...

Pentecost marks the “birthday of the Church,” the beginning of the public mission of the Body of Christ in the world, guided always by...

From Safari…. And the Beat Goes On, this 1967 ballad implies that life continues regardless of challenges or obstacles. It suggests...

Our One in Christ ACC “All Things New” Planning Committee has met twice with all the ACCs in the St. Cloud Deanery for an overview of...