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Category: Guest Opinion

Dwelling with Holy Thursday

Posted on Apr 8, 2021Apr 7, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Dwelling with Holy Thursday

By Patrick Schmadeke The Catholic Messenger Jesus had a reputation for asking hard questions. In the Gospel reading for Holy …Read More

Blaming Pontius Pilate

Posted on Apr 8, 2021Apr 7, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Blaming Pontius Pilate

By Dan Ebener Do you ever wonder why Pontius Pilate gets a mention in the Nicene Creed? Or, why he …Read More

Reflections on race and the Catholic Church

Posted on Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Reflections on race and the Catholic Church

By Keith Soko I grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. The area I lived in was mostly of …Read More

Holy Week calls us to broaden our concern for others and our outreach

Posted on Mar 25, 2021Mar 24, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Holy Week calls us to broaden our concern for others and our outreach

By Corinne Winter Next week’s liturgy draws us into the Paschal mystery, the central mystery of our faith. Of course, …Read More

The meaning of ‘sass’ in the lives of the oppressed

Posted on Mar 11, 2021Mar 10, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The meaning of ‘sass’ in the lives of the oppressed

By Lisa Powell I recently asked students to explore Jesus’ claim that he came “to proclaim release to the captives.” …Read More

How ready are we to love others?

Posted on Mar 4, 2021Mar 3, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
How ready are we to love others?

By Patrick Schmadeke Matthew and I were playing in the living room when, suddenly, our play was interrupted by the …Read More

Diverse voices help us grow

Posted on Feb 25, 2021Feb 24, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Diverse voices help us grow

By Corinne Winter Earlier this month, news sources carried an account of a school district in which parents were given …Read More

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