(GettyImages)The April 14, 2022, edition of The Atlantic referred to the rosary as a symbol of extremism, comparing it to the AR-15 rifle. To quote directly from the article, “Just as the AR-15 rifle has become a sacred object for Christian nationalists in general,...
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Our People are Generous Disciples
SPRINGTIME IN THE OZARKS—The Japanese Stroll Garden, Springfield, MO. (Photo by Bruce Stidham/The Mirror) A blessed Easter Season to all of you! Now that Lent is over, have you gone back to your normal routine? With all the things that you might have given up, such as...
May Your Heart Know the Risen Christ!
Next week we mark the beautiful days of Holy Week. As I say every year, just because we refer to this week as “holy,” doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be unless we approach them with some intentionality. The beautiful ceremonies of Holy Week can come and go, and...
The Rosary is Our Source of Consolation
“Never has a Lent been more important. Every newspaper and every newscast tells us of terrible happenings throughout the world. We must be prepared for whatever is coming by taking up every means provided by Mother Church. We must get ourselves ready, no matter what...
May Bl. Stanley Rother Inspire Local Vocations
On Fri., Feb. 17, I was privileged to be part of the Mass for the Dedication of the Church and Altar at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City, OK. Blessed Stanley was born in Okarche, OK, about 45 minutes northwest of Oklahoma City. He was ordained to the...
The Cross is the Greatest Sign of Love
“Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return!” Lent is right around the corner, and as we anticipate Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, it’s good to have a plan on how you want your Lent to unfold. The traditional areas of prayer, fasting, and charity are the...
Jesus is the Unseen but Ever-Present Teacher in Catholic Schools
As I write this column, Catholic Schools Week 2023 is being celebrated throughout the diocese. Due to the weather, however, I will be able to attend only one all-school Mass to highlight the role of Catholic education, at Notre Dame Regional High School, Cape...