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…
MoreOn 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…
MoreThe 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…
MoreTo 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…
MoreApril 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…
MoreThe 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…
MoreRecently, 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…
MoreOur 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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