When the city of Madison received more than a foot of snow this January, the hospital room of 17-month-old Denzel Barnes, Jr., or more affectionately known as “DJ,” was “delivered so many snowflakes; they delivered us a blizzard,” said DJ’s mother.
Month: January 2024
Setting youth on fire for Christ
Incredible programs are happening right here in the Diocese of Madison to engage youth during the summer and set their hearts on fire for God! Read on to learn about two of these great opportunities that embody the mission to go make disciples among our youth.
Celebrating the Presentation of the Lord
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, always celebrated on February 2, marks the 40th day after Christmas, when Mary and Joseph went up to the Temple in Jerusalem to present the infant Jesus to the Lord, as mandated in the Mosaic Law.
Marriage is hard work (but so worth it!)
Every February, “National Marriage Week” (this year from February 7 to 14) invites us to reflect on the importance of marriage and its fundamental role in building up society.
How to live in a ‘bad news’ world
we know that all is well and all will be well because Jesus was born, died, and rose again all in the name of the “Good News”.
How to finish the race of a lifetime
The race is the quintessential metaphor of the journey of life itself, of the struggle toward holiness in the heart of every soul trying to follow our Lord to Heaven.
El Congreso Eucarístico Nacional viene a Indianápolis, Parte 2
En la primera parte del artículo sobre el Congreso Eucarístico Nacional compartimos los detalles generales del congreso que ocurrirá en Indianápolis del 17 al 21 de julio en el Estadio Lucas Oil.
Longevity of tenure, culture evident in Waunakee
At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, St. John the Baptist School had a particular reason to celebrate: Returning teachers and staff. Because of longstanding staff tenure and connection to its community, the school is an example of outstanding Catholic culture.
‘Setting the tone’ at Our Lady of the Assumption School
For Catholic Schools Week this year, OLA wants to “set the tone for the week,” said Principal Trevor Seivert. Seivert highlighted the fact that, “It is cool to know God. It’s cool to know Jesus, it’s cool to go to Mass on Sunday, and it’s cool to pray to the saints.”
An appreciation for St. Paul
St. Paul is the only holy individual in the entire history of the Church whose conversion to the faith has its own liturgical feast, celebrated every January 25.