As the sentimental, nostalgic beings that we are, we love our decades. We love to talk about “the 60s,” “the 90s,” and so on.
Category: Opinion
‘To know, love, and serve God’ . . . but, what is ‘love’?
More than once in your lives, you’ve probably asked “Who am I?” or “Why am I here?”
A different kind of sacrifice for Lent
Welcome to Lent, everyone! Once again, we have arrived at that sorrowful and mysterious time of the year when we feel the need to better ourselves by sacrificial means.
What it means to forgive
As Jesus was teaching us how to pray, He was also teaching us to “forgive those who trespass against us.”
Be friends with the saints
It’s quite a blessing that we can both read about canonized saints (or even blesseds, venerables, and so on) or read their own words.
Lessons won from a loss, 25 years later
By the time you read this, we’ll know who this year’s representatives are in the Super Bowl to be played on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Honoring our past, moving forward to the future
You may recall that two years ago the Diocese of Madison celebrated its 75th anniversary.
What do we have to look forward to?
Soon it will be 12 midnight on a new January 1. Thousands, maybe millions of people who have no idea who Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians are will hear the performers’ rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” playing in the background of some sort of indoor or outdoor festivity.
Love your doubters as your enemies
At my current age of somewhere between 30 and 40, I can argue that I’ve “done a lot” in my life.
Treasure your traditions
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.