Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), an influential Protestant theologian in the United States, greatly impacted how we think about the relationship of religion and culture.
Tag: Bishop Donald J. Hying
The need for solitude
The older I get, the more comfortable I am being alone. That feeling is probably a common one because the increasing maturity of years leads to deeper self-knowledge and a confidence in our identity.
The Church and human dignity
Through the Catholic faith, God has revealed to us the mystery and meaning of our human nature. Our fundamental identity rests in our relationship with the One who created, saved, and sanctified us.
The Resurrection and its place in our lives
Matthew is the only Gospel to narrate the plot of the chief priests in Jerusalem to discredit the truth of the Resurrection of Jesus by bribing the guards at the tomb to say that the disciples had stolen the body of Jesus at night. (Matthew 28: 11-15)
Embrace Holy Saturday
In celebrating the Sacred Triduum, we can easily pass over the significance of Holy Saturday. We move from the pathos of Good Friday to the joy of the Easter Vigil on Saturday night, with just a few brief hours in between.
Recibe el Sábado de Gloria
Al celebrar el Triduo Sagrado, fácilmente podemos pasar por alto el significado del Sábado de Gloria. Pasamos del dolor del Viernes Santo a la alegría de la Vigilia Pascual del sábado por la noche, con solo unas breves horas en el medio.
‘It is finished’
Jesus’ final words from the Cross were: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:46) and “It is finished.” (John 19:30) With this, Christ dies, handing His life over to the Father.
Regional Eucharistic Gatherings with the Hispanic community
We are currently experiencing the Eucharistic Revival in the United States, a pivotal moment in our faith when we encourage everyone to live a life centered on the Eucharist, the Mass, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Satisfying Christ’s ‘thirst’
“I thirst,” Jesus said in John 19:28. Imagine how physically thirsty Jesus was on the Cross!
Christ guides us through the dark nights
In Matthew’s account of the Passion, Jesus’ last words are “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27: 46) Then, He uttered a loud cry and gave up His spirit.