By Fr. Bud Grant If you are going to read only one chapter of Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si,” if …Read More
Eucharist redeems our sins
Category: Opinion
Put an end to rhetoric of fear and hatred
In 1946, Pastor Martin Niemöller, who eventually became part of the Christian opposition to Hitler, acknowledged his early silence in …Read More
Interrupt the busyness this Advent season
Secular and religious Christmas music permeate the airwaves and stores. Christmas lights sparkle in neighborhoods at night. Shoppers carry bags …Read More
Show compassion for refugees coming to U.S.
To the editor: There is a lot of discussion about bringing refugees to America from the war of the terrorists. …Read More
Post-NCYC: how to keep the flame burning
They’ve returned home pumped up for the faith. Now what do we do to keep 600-plus teens engaged, involved and …Read More
Coming full circle
To the Editor: I am writing because I have closed a circle with The Catholic Messenger. Perhaps 40 years ago …Read More
Care for all creation
To the Editor: In his recent encyclical, Laudato Si, Pope Francis urgently calls us to take action to care for …Read More