‘The Scepter Shall Never Depart from Judah’
Father Harry Hagan
“The scepter shall never depart from Judah, / or the mace from between his feet, / Until tribute comes...
John the Baptist’s Example for Priests
Father Ronald D. Witherup
Every priest knows that John the Baptist is a major figure in the liturgical season of Advent. He is...More Features
Mary Immaculate, Patroness of the United States
D.D. Emmons Comments Off on Mary Immaculate, Patroness of the United States
On May 17, 1846, the U.S. bishops, 23 in number, consecrated the United States of America to the patronage... Read More
The Advent Wreath
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John the Baptist best describes this holy period we know as Advent by saying, “One mightier than I is... Read MoreColumnists
The Best Advent Ever
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When I was a kid, I remember an article that would periodically appear in the local newspaper. The title... Read More
The Privilege, Joy and Burden of Preaching
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Preaching is a task and responsibility that confronts each priest, literally, on a daily basis. It is one of... Read MoreMore Columnists
Finding Rest in the Silence
Father Michael Ackerman Comments Off on Finding Rest in the Silence
One day while I was driving, I noticed a billboard that had a particularly humorous phrase on it: “Jesus... Read More