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Category: Features

Even small-town parishes should dream big

Posted on Apr 16, 2015Apr 15, 2015 in Features
Even small-town parishes should dream big

By Fr. Thom Hennen For the fourth year in a row I spent my Triduum and Easter at Immaculate Conception …Read More

Joy of celebrating the Easter Vigil

Posted on Apr 16, 2015Apr 15, 2015 in Features
Joy of celebrating the Easter Vigil

By Father Corey Close This past Easter was a special one for me as I had the privilege of presiding …Read More

On deck: what road do you walk?

Posted on Apr 9, 2015Apr 8, 2015 in Features
On deck: what road do you walk?

By Kathy  BerkenWhat’s the name of the road you walk? Is it the Lincoln Highway, Route 66, Easy Street, the …Read More

Scripture reading reflection

Posted on Apr 9, 2015Apr 8, 2015 in Features

By Fr. Andrew Kelly SECOND SUNDAY EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 12, 2015 In John’s Gospel a community becomes beloved by …Read More

Something to ponder during Holy Week: gossip

Posted on Apr 2, 2015Apr 1, 2015 in Diocesan News, Features
Something to ponder during Holy Week: gossip

(Editor’s note: Father Stephen Page, pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Coralville, gave the following homily on Passion Sunday, also …Read More

An attitude of gratitude

Posted on Apr 2, 2015Apr 1, 2015 in Features
An attitude of gratitude

By Mary Rourke It occurred to me that it might be a good idea to actually write down the things …Read More

Called and gifted: Responding to God’s whisper

Posted on Mar 26, 2015Mar 25, 2015 in Features
Called and gifted: Responding to God's whisper

(By Judi Droll, as told to Cheryl Brogla-Krupke) “I want what you have.” Childlike, isn’t it? On the other hand, …Read More

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