Commentary

Archbishop Bernard Hebda spoke to the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee expressing the Minnesota Catholic Conference’s (MCC) support for a bill, H.F. 1163 (Winkler), that would allow undocumented immigrants an opportunity to obtain a provisional license after passing a driving exam.

Lent is something of a proving ground. Because love is demonstrated not in sentiment or feeling but in what we are willing to sacrifice for our beloved, as I heard in a recent homily, the way in which we practice penances during this liturgical season can provide us with a sobering status check.

Our youngest turns 1 year old today. Last night we baked a cake, hung the birthday banners and set his presents on the kitchen table.

Dr. Seuss’ fourth book was published in 1940 and met with critical acclaim. It features an elephant whose large ears and long trunk provided the ideal infrastructure for the artist’s distinct lumps and humps.

It seems truly incredible that we are living history at this very moment. In fact, most people are not aware when they are making history, but there is no mistaking this reality for those of us living through this uncertain time.

As we begin Lent, we look ahead to the end of Lent and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery during the Sacred Triduum, the commemoration of the Passion, death, and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.

We often take extra time to examine, reflect and seek paths to get closer to God during the Lenten season. Ultimately, we will find our hearts less restless and our lives more fulfilled as we approach closer union with him.

One of my favorite icons depicting the Church is Christ with his Apostles in a boat. Our Lord holds the rudder with the sails up, completely at ease and full of confidence as he looks ahead. Along with the Apostles, the Blessed Mother prays peacefully with her eyes fixed lovingly on her Son.