From Johan

Remove the Beam from Your Own Eye

Feb 27, 2025 Comments Off on Remove the Beam from Your Own Eye
June 22 @ 6:35 am

As I was driving down Lyndale Avenue on my way to The Basilica this morning, I hit green lights at every intersection except the one I dread the most because…

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Light to the Nations and the Savior of the world

Jan 31, 2025 Comments Off on Light to the Nations and the Savior of the world
June 22 @ 6:35 am

On February 2 we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the which is also known as Candlemas and is one of the lesser-known feasts in our church. The Gospel…

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The Mystery of the Epiphany

Jan 3, 2025 Comments Off on The Mystery of the Epiphany
June 22 @ 6:35 am

The word “epiphany” is the English translation of the Greek epiphaneia, meaning appearance, revelation, manifestation.   The origin of the Feast–which was traditionally celebrated on January 6–may be traced to the…

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Christ Is Our Hope!

Dec 6, 2024 Comments Off on Christ Is Our Hope!
June 22 @ 6:35 am

To date, I am the proud great-uncle of seven great-nieces and three great-nephews. They are the smartest and most beautiful children one can imagine. The oldest, Eleen is six. The…

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Basilica Pilgrimage to Belgium

Nov 26, 2024 Comments Off on Basilica Pilgrimage to Belgium
June 22 @ 6:35 am

April 21–30, 2025 Round trip scheduled commercial economy air from Minneapolis (MSP) to Brussels (BRU) (including fuel surcharges and government-imposed fees of $300 as of June 25, 2024; final amount…

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A Bridge to Heaven

Oct 31, 2024 Comments Off on A Bridge to Heaven
June 22 @ 6:35 am

The month of November and especially November 1, All Saints Day and November 2, All Souls Day invite us to remember all those who have gone before us. Some of…

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An Antidote to Worldly Woes

Sep 19, 2024 Comments Off on An Antidote to Worldly Woes
June 22 @ 6:35 am

Recently, I have been thinking a lot about my late grandmother. She even came to me in several vivid dreams. She and I were very close. Our family lived next…

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Liturgy Schedule Updates to Meet the Needs of Our Community

Aug 1, 2024 Comments Off on Liturgy Schedule Updates to Meet the Needs of Our Community
June 22 @ 6:35 am

Our world is changing continuously and at an ever-greater pace. And although the church offers a sense of stability, we are called to continuously evaluate how we may best serve…

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