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May 10, 2007 Edition • Volume 137, No. 18 • Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A. |
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Theology of the Body:
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Pope John Paul II devoted the first major teaching project of his pontificate -129 talks between 1979 and 1984 - to a biblical reflection on the meaning of the body, sex, and marital love. Termed "theology of the body," the pope's teaching provided a profoundly beautiful vision of human sexuality and what it means to be a man and woman.
Theology of the Body clarifies the profound interconnection between sex and the Christian mystery and paves the way not only for lasting renewal of marriage and the family, but enables everyone to rediscover "the meaning of the whole of existence, the meaning of life" (John Paul II). Full story ...
Catholic blogger:
Relates to young adults
at Theology on Tap
MADISON -- It was the typical bar scene: a bunch of 20- and 30-somethings sitting around, sharing beer, sodas, and other drinks, laughing and talking over the sound of music filtering through the dim scene.
The only difference was they talked religion.
It was another Theology on Tap, held at the Essen Haus in downtown Madison. And it was so well attended that extra chairs were pulled in to the moderately sized side room and set against a wall to accommodate the large crowd that came from around the diocese. Full story ...
Catholic Daughters:
State convention in Madison
MADISON -- The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) of Wisconsin held their biennial state convention at the Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center April 13 to 15.
Theme of the convention was "Be Not Afraid."
Living waters
The Friday afternoon meeting opened with a prayer service entitled "CDA Living Waters." A member of each court present brought up a container of Easter Holy Water from their parish community and poured the water into a large bowl.
Susan Hicks, state second vice regent, Darlington, chairman of the convention, stated that "with the mixing of these waters we come together as one body of water: flowing together in prayer, goals, and sharing together life's experiences, ideas, and prayer." Full story ...
William Yallaly:
To work with bishop and communications office
MADISON -- Bishop Robert C. Morlino has appointed William D. Yallaly as Assistant to the Bishop and Associate Director of Communications for the Diocese of Madison.
Yallaly will work with Brent King, director of communications, in those communications areas which touch more directly on the bishop's ministry. King will also continue as executive assistant to the bishop focusing on those areas of the bishop's ministry which require him to be away from the office at times.
"William's knowledge of the church and his experience both in communications and as an assistant will no doubt prove very valuable to the Diocese of Madison," commented Bishop Morlino. Full story ...
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