Fr Eric Nielsen, pastor of St Paul’s University Catholic Center gave an instant classic homily this (Saturday) morning at Holy Redeemer Church. This is my paraphrase–not a transcription. I am learning that blogging goes most happily if you ask permission before publishing, when appropriate, so I asked his permission by email and he agreed, saying “you… (read more)
It is a little flock that is following Jesus, in fair weather or in stormy with a really earnest fidelity and desire for holiness, because it is not a way of ease. “All my longing was and still is that since He has so many enemies and so few friends that these few friends be… (read more)
President Obama has twice been to Madison this campaign season, and we have twice been on the scene with a pro-life and religious freedom protest, Oct 5 and then again today, scroll halfway down the article if you want the most current stuff first! October 5 we were at the corner of University and N… (read more)
I found myself lying awake last night thinking about agricultural subsidies, and how they affect our lives. This is a subject I am very ignorant of, and knew and thought nothing about before Monday. I took the picture below on Monday in the room next to the little chapel at the Catholic Multicultural Center on… (read more)
I and my younger brother were both raised Catholic and some attempt was made to educate us in the Faith but, as has been too common for many years now, we both fell away. I returned several years ago, but he hasn’t, and that is about to take a more serious turn. His planned civil… (read more)
The Wisconsin State Journal ran two articles by religion reporter Doug Erickson in yesterday’s Sunday edition, one on the Capitol Rosary Rally and one on Bishop Morlino’s defense of Paul Ryan as someone with a faithful understanding of Catholic social teaching. I was interviewed August 29th and my photo accompanies the Paul Ryan article in… (read more)
These Rosary Rallies are EVERY THURSDAY at the Wisconsin State Capitol, 7pm at the State Street Steps! It’s powerful, do not miss it! People are raving about this inspiring video that captures the Capitol Rosary Rally and its purpose. Bishop Morlino’s remarks at the first Rally are included. There is also the great, faith strengthening… (read more)
MOST sweet Jesus, whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Thee, eager to repair by a special act of homage the cruel indifference and injuries to which Thy loving Heart is everywhere subject. Mindful, alas! that we ourselves have had a share in such… (read more)
Our Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally was a great success, with stirring speakers and head count of 300 attendees! I believe and hope that everyone who attended was encouraged and formed by the experience–one of the organizers said afterward “I see the event as an opportunity to inspire/train the spiritual warriors attending”. Rally Captain… (read more)
Yesterday afternoon was the Open House of the new Women’s Care Center located at 3711 Orin Road right across the street from the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic. Bishop Morlino was there to bless the Center and its new chapel, where the Blessed Sacrament will be reserved–one of only a few such pregnancy centers in the… (read more)
