Whatever your traditions are, they are what make your time during these holidays unique and your own. For better or for worse, make note of the fact that they will not last forever.
Author: Kevin Wondrash
It’s beginning to look a lot like Advent
There is a recent product and consumer trend that I am torn about how to feel. Since well before Halloween — when many retailers already put out the Christmas stuff — another kind of seasonal item was filling the shelves — Advent calendars.
There is always next year
This past weekend, my high school alma mater’s football team came up just a little bit short in its quest to return to the state championship for the first time in 40 years.
It’ll be ok
If you attended Mass in the Diocese of Madison over the past two weekends, you heard about Into the Deep.
Heaven is not a place on Earth
Many people — those seeking happiness in their normal lives and those seeking glory through dictatorial leadership — have gone astray by trying to create a Heaven on Earth.
Put the book down
As a note to all, I am one of the worst offenders of the struggle I am about to describe here. If any of you are going through the same challenges, perhaps we can all pray for each other.
Diocese announces Into the Deep Current Reality Report and Guiding Change Document
Pastors of the Diocese of Madison along with other administrators are sharing with their staff members and parishioners the latest information about the diocesan Into the Deep strategic planning initiative.
An exercise in humility
As I’m fond of saying, we’re living in the future. We’ve reached a golden time where there are a lot of written words and resources about almost anything you want to learn more about.
Escape in the headphones for a while
A question that I’ve long dreaded to hear is “What kind of music do you like?” My brain immediately goes into “This isn’t going to end well” mode.
Two paths, one journey
This week, we’re celebrating marriages in the Catholic Herald. We have some pages dedicated to that beautiful, holy, and important sacrament.