November 8

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

11-08-15

You might remember that Pope John XXIII said one day he threw open the window in his apartment and thought to himself that it was time for fresh air to come into the Church. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he then called into being the ... Read More »

November 1

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

11-01-15

Just last Sunday the Ordinary Synod on the Family came to an end at the Vatican in Rome. All the delegates (bishops, lay men and women, observers) had gathered together for three weeks discussing the family—its joys and its challenges—together with some ways to better pastorally minister ... Read More »

October 25

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

10-25-15

Although it has now been a month since Pope Francis visited the United States, I am writing this article at the beginning of October with all the memories of his pastoral visit very much still in my thoughts. Thankfully I had the opportunity to watch a fair ... Read More »

October 18

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

10-18-15

We continue the celebration of Respect Life Month during October. One area that is getting more and more attention is assisted suicide since several states have already passed legislation to allow it under certain circumstances, and several more are now in the business of discussing it in ... Read More »

October 11

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

10-11-15

October is Respect Life Month throughout the United States as determined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is a time for all of us to reflect on the teaching of the Church that all life is sacred and, as far as human beings are ... Read More »

October 4

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

10-04-15

This week is one of the most joyful in the year for all of us here at St. Peter’s since on Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of what is now the Franciscan Order (however, we are transferring the solemn celebration ... Read More »

September 27

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

9-27-2015  

GUEST COLUMNIST—Br. Joe Middleton, O.F.M.

  The Brothers and Sisters of Penance—The Secular Franciscan Order

Anytime one looks at or examines anything Franciscan, it is wise to look first at St. Francis himself—and not just a point or a particular event in his story but to ... Read More »

September 20

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

9-20-15

Certainly the excitement is building as we all prepare to welcome Pope Francis to the United States this week. Even though plans have been in the making for over a year, now the time has arrived, and we can sit back and take in all that will ... Read More »

September 13

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

9-13-15

In his recent interview with the editor of the Catholic New World (issue dated August 23-September 5, 2015), Archbishop Blasé Cupich is commenting on the Synod on the Family taking place in Rome next month, and he says that, while it is extremely important that the Church ... Read More »

September 6

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

9-06-15

Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day that signals many transitions in the lives of people. For families, it means that vacation time is probably ended, and now all members go back to “ordinary time” with earlier to bed and earlier to rise as the normal. For students ... Read More »