By Kathy Berken On Deck Whenever I begin a spiritual direction visit or write a retreat conference, I turn to …Read More
Prayer books and blessings for the year
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Question Box: Who was St. Valentine?
Q: Who was St. Valentine and why does the Church no longer observe his feast in its General Roman Calendar …Read More
Question Box: Appropriate time for rosary, prayer to St. Michael
By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: Is there a more appropriate time or way to pray the rosary before …Read More
The truth that sets us free to appreciate others and ourselves
By Jenna Ebener A reflection I recently saw the film “Wicked” for the first time. Two scenes in particular have …Read More
Praying Psalm 91: God’s protection
By Hal Green Pondering Prayer There is surely no grander statement of faith in God than Psalm 91. It is …Read More
As time goes on it becomes more valuable
By Brennen Schmertmann Fatherhood in Real Time Fatherhood is tough. I could end the column right there and every dad …Read More
Question Box: Why is the blood of Christ optional at churches?
By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q. Why do some Catholic churches offer the chalice, or blood of Christ, at …Read More