The love of neighbor lies at the heart of Christian life. In loving others, we respond to Jesus’ call: “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34). Yet love, above all, is a grace. For this reason, we should daily seek the grace to help someone. Acts of
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In the face of declining church attendance and a growing secularization, the Catholic Church is called to reimagine the role of the parish as a missionary outpost that expresses God’s boundless love for all people (Evangelii Gaudium, 28). The statistics are sobering with regular mass attendance plummeting, yet, this moment
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Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 10.21-24) FROM THE DIOCESE Bishop’s Advent 2024 Message Watch the Advent 2024 Message from Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmEFAOUL2Y. Spanish Mass – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrated by Bishop Michael Brehl at St. Columbkille Cathedral on Thursday, December 12th
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It is often said that “modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, or if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are also witnesses” (Saint Paul VI). This poses a fundamental question for Christians: are good works alone sufficient to fully bear witness to the
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The mission of the Church has always been to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every corner of the earth. Central to this mission is the reality of God’s love, and his call to heal the sick. Healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—has been a profound sign of God’s loving
Continue readingThe days will come when not one stone will be left upon another. (Luke 21.5-11) FROM THE DIOCESE Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass for Deceased Members On Tuesday, November 26th at 7 p.m. at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Pembroke., celebrated by Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R. A light
Continue readingFor the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19.1-10) FROM THE DIOCESE Red Wednesday – Mass for Persecuted Christians We are encouraged to celebrate Mass this day for Persecuted Christians. Bishop Brehl will celebrate at the Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. on November 20th
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Once upon a time, there was a wealthy landowner who possessed many horses. His lands were vast, and his well was deep, providing abundant water for his entire herd. Each day, the stable hands led the horses to the well to drink, and the horses were strong and healthy. But
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Throughout history, the Catholic Church has recognized supernatural phenomena as potential signs of God’s continued presence. The Church teaches that God continues to manifest His presence through extraordinary means, serving as profound reminders that the Church, despite human weakness, remains under the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Consider the profound impact of
Continue reading‘We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!’ (Luke 17.7-10) FROM THE DIOCESE Red Wednesday – Mass for Persecuted Christians We are encouraged to celebrate Mass this day for Persecuted Christians. Bishop Brehl will celebrate at the Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. on November 20th
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