As we well know, two criminals were crucified on either side of Jesus, as narrated in Luke 23: 37-43.
Category: Bishop Hying’s Columns
Preparing for Lent: Finding growth and God’s will
Every Christian should visit the Holy Land at least once. Called the “Fifth Gospel,” Israel’s holy sites make the Scriptures come alive, reminding us that the story of our salvation, culminating in Christ, is not a myth or a beautiful idea, but actual events in specific places at particular historical moments.
Life is a ‘masterpiece’
In a reflection on Psalm 139, Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “In the second part of the Psalm, God turns his loving gaze upon the human being, whose full and complete beginning is reflected upon. He is still an unformed substance in his mother’s womb: the Hebrew term used has been understood by several biblical experts as referring to an embryo, described in that term as a small, oval, curled-up reality, but on which God has already turned his benevolent and loving eyes . . .”
It’s time for a Eucharistic Revival
As we have celebrated the wonder of the Word made flesh in the Christmas season, we know that the Eucharist is the sacramental fullness of Jesus Christ’s presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Be disciple . . . makers
This coming Pentecost will mark the third anniversary of Go Make Disciples, our diocesan evangelizing initiative.
Resolutions for 2023
The beginning of a new year invites us to ponder the brevity of life, the gifts of time and opportunity we enjoy, the need for improvement in aspects of our character and behavior, and the importance of prioritizing the right things.
Remembering Pope Bendict XVI
As the Church and the world mourn the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, we lift him in prayer to the Lord whom he served his entire life with such great devotion and faith; we also ponder his spiritual legacy with gratitude.
Christmas: More than December 25
For us Catholics, Christmas is a glorious season, not just a day. As the secular world throws out the Christmas trees on December 26 and Christmas music goes off the air at 12 midnight, we believers are just beginning to celebrate the Octave of Christmas and the days beyond.
The hope of Christmas
As we prepare to celebrate the wonder of Christmas once again, we often are flooded with glowing memories of Christmases past.
La esperanza de la Navidad
Mientras nos preparamos para celebrar la maravilla de la Navidad una vez más, a menudo nos inundan recuerdos deslumbrantes de Navidades pasadas. Esperando impacientemente como un niño a que Papá Noel nos traiga juguetes. Sentarse con familiares y amigos para una comida alegre. Ir a la Misa de medianoche, oler el incienso y escuchar las campanas. Decorar la casa y colgar luces exteriores. Sintiendo la alegría y la belleza de la estación. ¡Darse cuenta de la cercanía de Dios!