Stepping Forward with Hope-Filled Commitment
By Sarah Wilder. Many of us know of Jesus' first encounter with Peter in the Scriptures. But how many of us could identify the second encounter? Peter often is seen as relatable because of his mistakes and shortcomings, but it's also good to remember his great acts of faith that helped to form him as one of the greatest saints in the memory of the Church.
By Erich Wallace. I hope you’re entering into the new year with renewed joy and passion for life. The Diocese of Superior’s monthly challenge for January is to remain joyful even amidst difficult circumstances, and I just heard a talk by Chris Stefanick from #SEEK2019 about how to keep “The Joy of the Lord” in your life. I have been trying to take these challenges to heart, but I’ve also been encountering the fact that many people are leaving the Catholic Church in our country and missing out on the opportunity to experience this joy...
By Sarah Wilder. Did you know that Peter's call didn't just come out of the blue? So, just what were the series of events that led up to that significant moment in his life? A call from God is always prepared for by Him...
By Erich Wallace. John the Baptist was destined to be one holy dude from the get-go. His birth was foretold by an angel, and the angel said about John: “He will be great before the Lord… and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared,” (Luke 1:15-17). Not bad, huh?...
By Isaiah Schick. So, I recently saw that yet another of the great priests of the Diocese of Superior has joined the homily podcast troupe...
By Sarah Wilder. Sarah introduces herself a little more as the author of this blog and then gives us quick facts about each of the four gospel writers. Knowing more about each author helps us pick out themes from their writings and understand who they were writing to and what they are trying to say in their books.
By Isaiah Schick. After giving some attention to national sources of Catholic media, it's time to turn again to one of our own diocesan priests and his engagement with the digital realm...
By Sarah Wilder. My top 5 verses that show how cool Scripture is (and the Catechism as a bonus!).
By Sarah Wilder. Sarah brings the Word to life by stringing together direct quotes from the Bible in an original arrangement which presents the essential message contained in the Scriptures.
