Herald of Hope: Shared Hopes for Ecumenical Reconciliation
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA HERALD OF HOPE It was 55 years ago, namely on Nov. 21, 1964, to be exact, [...]
Herald of Hope: Harvesting the Fruits- Ecumenical Conversations
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA HERALD OF HOPE Back in 2009, Cardinal Walter Kasper, past president of the Vatican’s Secretariat for [...]
Herald of Hope: New Beginnings and Fresh Starts
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA New beginnings can come at unexpected moments and even catch us off guard at times. Suddenly [...]
Herald of Hope: The Lenten Journey – A Second Look
In this week's Herald of Hope we assess our progress three weeks into this year’s Lenten journey. Is the world in which we live and to which we are sent any different or better than it was when we had those ashes imposed upon our foreheads?
Herald of Hope: Healing Our Broken World
So much social healing needs to be done these days. It is not only our task, but truly the work of God. So much needs to be done.
Advent Ecumenism: Working Together for God’s Kingdom
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA In mid-December every year, the Wisconsin Council of Churches sponsors a two-day gathering for folks called [...]
From Shadows and Images Into the Truth
Bishop Sklba is inspired by John Henry Newman, an important 19th century Roman Catholic theologian.
Learning to Tell Time
Time signals our sequence from winter into spring and then finally into summer.
Taking Stock of Our Use of Time Can Be Fruitful
Time itself is a great gift from God, limited even though given freely.
Called to be ‘Heralds of Hope’
Herald of Hope isn't just a weekly column. It's something we can all strive to be by helping others.