By Fr. Brian Miclot Within his voluminous writings, the Catholic monk Thomas Merton states, “If you love peace, then hate …Read More
For Easter, letting go of the old and welcoming new life in us
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The Week of Love
By Frank Wessling This week that Christians call holy should have another name as well, one that suggests more action. …Read More
Celebration of the Holy Week Triduum
By Fr. Joseph DeFrancisco Holy Week for Christians begins on Palm Sunday, the memorial celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into …Read More
Iowa bishops: Gay marriage ruling will harm families
By Barb Arland-Fye Iowa’s Catholic bishops vigorously disagree with the Iowa Supreme Court’s unanimous decision April 3 that strikes down …Read More
Strife, peace, alternate in our lives
By Jill Ross This has most certainly been the winter of our discontent. A stock market in free fall, an economy …Read More
Chrism Mass draws hundreds to cathedral
By Barb Arland-Fye Bishop Martin Amos had good news for his priests at Monday’s Chrism Mass: overall, they report a …Read More
Life, death and light
By Judith Costello Father Robert Stanion. He made a great impact on our family. When he died on March 23, …Read More