In last week’s column, I discussed Reinhold Niebuhr’s three-fold model of how Christians relate to the culture around them.
Month: May 2023
Caring for God’s creation
We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. Care for the Earth is not just an Earth Day slogan. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God’s creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.
El CMC presenta una película sobre el cambio climático
El 30 de abril, el Centro Multicultural Católico (CMC) en Madison y la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano (OHM) de la Diócesis de Madison se unieron para llevar a la comunidad de habla hispana del área de Madison el documental ambiental basado en la fe La Carta.
Four feasts that prepare us for a Heavenly summer
Each year in our diocese, we celebrate four of the most important feasts of the Church on four consecutive Sundays. These feasts are the Ascension, Pentecost, the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
A time of leadership transition at Camp Gray
There is a new executive director at Camp Gray.
Jeff Hoeben, longtime leader, has stepped down and Tim Chaptman, former camp director, has stepped up to be executive director.
The troubles with technology
Dearest Readers,
I am sure we can all agree that advances in modern technology have made life easier for us senior citizens. For example, we can have hip replacement surgery this morning and compete on Dancing With The Stars tomorrow night.
Ecumenical event reflects on Church Fathers
“Here tonight is a beautiful example of Christians coming together and reflecting on our commonalities,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison recently at an ecumenical event held at High Point Church in Madison.
Beloit man to bike 24 hours to raise funds for Catholic education
Martin Reza, the father to three students at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit, is doing his part to help other parents afford a Catholic education for their children.
Christ and culture
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), an influential Protestant theologian in the United States, greatly impacted how we think about the relationship of religion and culture.
Strive for humility before God when we are wrong
“Be careful you don’t spill that on your clothes,” my husband warned my son one time when he was dyeing Easter eggs.