Deaths of Fathers Ring, Zehnle remind us to be ready
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The last days of November were a difficult time for us in our diocese due to the unexpected deaths of two of our…
Read MoreSetting Things Right: Addressing Irregular Funeral Practices
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we approach the end of November, the month during which we pray for eternal rest for the souls of the faithful departed…
Read MoreThe Vigil, Purgatory, and praying for the dead
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In my previous column in Catholic Times, I noted that the month of November is traditionally dedicated to praying for the dead and…
Read MoreFacing death with faith
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It is widely acknowledged that we are now living in a post-Christian culture. This adversely affects what is being taught in public schools…
Read MoreWhen darkness falls, Christ is our light
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: Shortly after 8:30 on the morning of Aug. 27, 2025, a deranged shooter opened fire during the Mass for the beginning of the…
Read MoreDemocrats do parliamentary trick to pass physician-assisted suicide, but it fails in the end. The battle, however, is not over
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Illinois Senate Bill 1950 was introduced last February as “The Sanitary Food Preparation Act” and went through the usual hearing process in the…
Read MoreThe ‘crucial connection between the resurrection of the dead and our free will’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Before celebrating the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion, I always meet with the candidates before Mass to explain the religious symbols…
Read MoreWhat can we do to prepare ourselves to meet the Lord?
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: Advent is a season of preparation. While many people would assume this preparation means preparing for Christmas, the truth is that the focus…
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