Your Faith
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184Introduction to Christifideles Laici: On the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World
We all know what it’s like to be in a family; there are moments of joy and occasional misunderstandings. Some may feel...
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438Called to be apostles
Building upon the five thresholds of conversion Sherry talked about in previous columns, she now offers encouragement to the lay members of...
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464In the face of the abuse scandals, what can you say to restore my Faith?
Dear Father Joe: I am sickened by the news reports I’ve been reading about the clergy abuse scandals. It makes me ashamed...
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562Gifts from God – Joys of Receiving – Sacrifices of Letting Go
God blesses us with many gifts throughout our lives. A loving marriage, wonderful children and good health are just a few of...
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726The Gift of Fortitude -Staying Strong in Times of Trial
I don’t often feel like someone who has a lot of courage. Once in a while, I’ll be inspired to stand up...
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708Spiritual seeking
Last month Sherry wrote that the first task of guiding others to a relationship with Jesus Christ is to find out if...
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568Building a Bridge of Trust
In March, Sherry outlined the five thresholds of conversion: initial trust; spiritual curiosity; spiritual openness; spiritual seeking; and intentional discipleship. In looking...
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889One 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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939Encouraging a devotion to Divine Mercy Sunday
There are many faces behind the Divine Mercy Sunday devotions in the Diocese of La Crosse, and two of this year’s organizers...
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505A week of weeks makes us strong
Christ upon the cross stands at the center of history. Adam and Eve and their ancestors divorced themselves from God by sin:...