Being Thankful Comes from Place of Love
Herald of Hope I once met a priest who told me, “If I had my way, Thanksgiving [...]
God Calls On Us to Participate In the Harvest
Herald of Hope It is the time of the harvest, a time to gather the bounty of [...]
Books on Prayer Can Aid Our Spiritual Life
Herald of Hope “Prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to [...]
Beauty a Key Source of Catechesis
Herald of Hope “The practice of goodness is accompanied by spontaneous spiritual joy and moral beauty. Likewise, [...]
Pentecost a Time to Celebrate Holy Spirit at Work
Herald of Hope Whenever I administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to young people, I tell them that [...]
It’s Time to Spread the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection
Herald of Hope I have always enjoyed the sensate elements of the Easter season — a brightly [...]
Conversion and Repentance Symbolize Lenten Season
Herald of Hope What are you giving up for Lent? During the Lenten season, most of us [...]
Becoming Messengers of Peace
Herald of Hope At the beginning of a New Year, we typically find ourselves desiring and praying [...]
Looking for Signs of Hope and Healing in Advent
Herald of Hope The tragic incident at the holiday parade in Waukesha on Nov. 21 that resulted [...]
‘The Poor You Will Always Have With You’
Herald of Hope My first assignment as a young priest was in the Near South Side neighborhood [...]