Herald of Hope: St. Francis of Assisi Still Inspires to This Day
HERALD OF HOPE BISHOP JAMES T. SCHUERMAN On Oct. 4, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. St. [...]
Herald of Hope: Freedom of Religion is an Issue of Dignity
Religious liberty is a guaranteed right in the United States, a right that we often take for granted. Often, we [...]
Herald of Hope: St. Augustine Found Happiness in God’s Grace
BISHOP JAMES T. SCHUERMAN A few weeks ago, a college seminarian was telling me about the classes he had been [...]
Herald of Hope: St. Benedict’s Teachings Still Apply to Modern Life
BISHOP JAMES T. SCHUERMAN St. Benedict, whose memorial we celebrate July 11, was born in the year 480 in the [...]
Herald of Hope: Trinity’s Love Engulfs Our Lives
The Sunday after Pentecost is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity — it is a celebration of the great mystery of God in our lives.
Repentance, Conversion, Renewal Keys to Lent
Bishop Schuerman discusses some of the keys to Lent in this week's Herald of Hope.
Herald of Hope: Gratitude is a Transformative Power
In his column, Bishop Schuerman sites reasons why every now and then, we should stop what we are doing and take a little time to reflect upon the things for which we are truly grateful.
Herald of Hope: Christ the Ultimate Teacher of How to Pray
One of my earliest memories is that of my mother taking my right hand and guiding it as I attempted to make the sign of the cross.
Farming is a Perfect Metaphor for Faith
Jesus used the image of the agricultural cycle to describe the mysterious unfolding of the kingdom of God.
Peter, Paul Found Paths to Christ
Two great Apostles, SS. Peter and Paul, are a source of inspiration as we strive to live our Christian lives.