Indulgences? Really? Do We Still Teach That? Bishop Boyea is officially granting a plenary indulgence to those who attend the big Diocesan Assembly. Few things in Catholicism are more misunderstood or more divisive than indulgences. If we read the Catechism, paragraphs 1471-1474, there is a definition. An indulgence is “a remission of the temporal punishment due … Continued
Strengthen your faith! In these tumultuous times, we need to “stand firm and hold fast” to our faith, as St. Paul exhorts us (2 Thes. 2:15). Our faith is not in man, but in the God who judges, redeems, heals, and saves a fallen humanity from its own destruction and raises his people to the … Continued
Our team, Youth Minister Clare Kolenda, Sacramental Coordinator Angel Koerkel, Director of Faith Formation Todd Gale, and the rest of the staff are determined to offer consistent, excellent opportunities from pre-school to senior adult. We are praying and working hard to make our ministries attractive, winsome, and rich in authentic Catholicism. One of the things … Continued
I recently heard a most interesting story that ran in the Washington Post more than ten years ago. Post author Gene Weingarten covered the story of the international genius violinist Joshua Bell. Bell masterfully plays a violin handcrafted in 1713 by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. His instrument is reportedly worth more than 3 million dollars. … Continued