Catechesis
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96Intentional Accompaniment – – Being a support along the path of growing closer to Jesus Christ
You probably have children, relatives and friends who have not yet developed a friendship with Jesus and some may not necessarily be...
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504The whisper of the Holy Spirit guides Eric and Kelly in living as confirmed Catholics
When Eric and Kelly Johnson of Spring Valley look back at Confirmation, neither remembers the Holy Spirit descending. Still, the quiet whisper...
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353One Man’s Faith Journey Greg Grovesteen’s path to joining the Catholic Church
My calling into the Catholic Church was initially through marriage,” Greg Grovesteen said thoughtfully. “I was brought up in a Lutheran family,...
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279Seeing through the eyes of ‘Outsiders’
Last month Sherry outlined the five stages of growth and transformation in seeking to know Jesus better, transitions empowered by grace from...
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452Easter Vigil reflections
One of my earliest and most beloved memories of our parish is the annual tradition of attending the Easter Vigil Mass and...
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246Prayer More Than Saying Words…
Lent is an important time to deepen our relationship with Jesus. One way is to pray the words of a prayer from...
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907It’s all about relationship
This month’s Catholic Life offers a new column, Discipleship 101, based on Sherry Weddell’s books, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing...
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617The Gift of Wisdom – Seeing Things from God’s Perspective
Looking back at my high school years, I witnessed my father manifesting the Gift of Wisdom on one particular occasion as he...
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589Baseball and the Blessed Mother
One couple’s adventures of a lifetime At 95 and 93 years young, respectively, Steve and Marian Pavela of La Crosse say, “We’ve...
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Junipero Serra – A true hero of the Old West
He didn’t wear a Stetson hat, carry a six-shooter, or ride a black stallion. But Saint Junipero Serra was a true hero...