God's will calls us to harmony
Much of the imagery provided by the readings from the Prophet Isaiah during the Advent Season points to the peace, harmony and richness of life that is realized in God’s plan of salvation. Of course, it is incumbent upon all of humanity to embrace God’s wi...
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
La voluntad de Dios nos llama a la armonía
Muchas de las imágenes proporcionadas por las lecturas del Profeta Isaías durante la época del Adviento se refierena la paz, la armonía y la riqueza de la vida que se realizan en el plan de salvación de Dios. Por supuesto, corresponde a toda la humanidad uniendo la voluntad...
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
'Somos mejores que esto'
En su última homilía a los Obispos de los Estados Unidos, como presidente de la USCCB, el arzobispo Joseph Kurtz recordó un comentario común de su madre cada vez que hacía algo malo. Simplemente le diría: "Una persona con dignidad no hace eso". Durante su h...
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Friday, December 09, 2016
'We are better than this'
In his last homily to the U.S. Bishops, as USCCB President, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz recalled a common comment by his mother whenever he did something wrong. She would simply say to him, "That's beneath your dignity." During his homily at evening prayer, on the day following the recent...
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Friday, December 09, 2016
Conociendo a los Administradores de la Gracia de Dios de nuestra diócesis
La primera fase de nuestra campaña parroquial-diocesana “compartida” de cuatro fases, Administradores de la Gracia de Dios; Proveyendo las Necesidades de la Iglesia en el Suroeste de Indiana, está en marcha. En preparación para esta primera fase, me reun...
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Meeting our diocese's 'Stewards of God's Grace'
The first phase of our four-phase parishes-diocesan “shared” campaign, Stewards of God’s Grace; Providing for the Needs of the Church in Southwest Indiana, is well underway. In preparation for this first phase, I met with parishioners from each of the eight parishes in our p...
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Like every person, every vote counts
Election Day is drawing near. While it is both an incredible right and an awesome responsibility of citizenship in our country, voter turnout is expected to be rather low on Tuesday, Nov. 8. I must admit, especially in terms of our presidential candidates, it is difficult to get excited...
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Como cada persona, cada voto cuenta
Se acerca El Día de las Elecciones. Aunque es un derecho increíble y una responsabilidad tremenda de la ciudadanía en nuestro país, se espera que el número de votantes sea bajo el Martes 8 de Noviembre. Debo de admitir, especialmente en términos de nuestros candidatos...
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
How well do we carry out the Works of Mercy?
As the Jubilee of Mercy draws to a close (officially with the liturgical Solemnity of Christ the King on Nov. 20), we might consider an examination of conscience to ponder how well we carry out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. It is one thing to know them—I would imagine that...
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Friday, September 30, 2016
¿Qué tan bien llevamos a cabo las Obras de la Misericordia?
A medida que el Jubileo de la Misericordia llega a su fin (oficialmente con la Solemnidad litúrgica de Cristo Rey el 20 de Noviembre), podríamos considerar un examen de conciencia para reflexionar que tan bien llevamos a cabo las obras espirituales y corporales de la mise...
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Thursday, September 29, 2016