Archive for October, 2017
Be thou my vision, but what do I see?
We cuddle together in the dark after the last book has been read. His 5-year-old limbs squirm as I whisper that it’s time for sleep.
Archdiocese reconsecration marks culmination of Fatima anniversary Oct. 13
Cathedral, parishes mark the anniversary of Mary’s final apparition to the shepherd children
Canon law must serve Vatican II vision of the church, pope says
The Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law is an instrument that must serve the church’s pastoral mission of bringing God’s mercy to all and leading them to salvation, Pope Francis said.
Survey shows most Americans support celebrating Columbus Day
A new survey shows that almost six in 10 Americans, or 57 percent, believe that celebrating Columbus Day is a “good idea,” while only 29 percent oppose the holiday.
Minnesota United player Kallman coaching alongside friend, fellow parishioner
Hill-Murray School boys soccer Head Coach Jeff Zupfer turned to the big leagues to fill an open assistant coaching spot this year.
Catholic high school chaplains inspire, guide students
After the Sept. 26 death of two 2017 graduates of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in a car accident, Jesuit Father John Paul made himself available to pray and talk to the Minneapolis school’s students and staff.
Father Dummer, 76, ministered three years at Buffalo retreat house
His ministry took him from Tijuana, Mexico, to Sisseton, South Dakota. Of the places he served, his favorite was a parish in Juneau, Alaska.
Blade Runner 2049
Misogyny hangs over “Blade Runner 2049” as blithely as the thick yellow fog of the post-apocalyptic Los Angeles it portrays.
My Little Pony: The Movie
Looking for an instant sugar rush but don’t want all those empty calories? Saddle up and lasso “My Little Pony: The Movie,” a super-sweet animated musical featuring those candy-colored Hasbro toys.
Trump administration expands exemptions on contraceptive mandate
The Trump administration Oct. 6 issued interim rules expanding the exemption to the contraceptive mandate for religious employers, such as the Little Sisters of the Poor, who object on moral grounds to covering contraceptive and abortion-inducing drugs and devices in their employee health insurance.
St. Sharbel relics on display at Minneapolis parish
Relics of St. Sharbel will be on display at St. Maron in Minneapolis Oct. 8 and 9. The relics will be on display all day Oct. 8 and 5-10 p.m. Oct. 9.
‘Love Saves Lives’ theme for 2018 March for Life marking Roe decision
The theme for the 45th annual March for Life will be “Love Saves Lives: Life Is the Loving, Empowering and Self-Sacrificial Option.”
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