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Christ Among Us

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Religious Life, Special Events, The Faith 5 Comments

Is there anything more beautiful than the witness of Sisters?This picture was taken on Wednesday afternoon (shortly after I decided against that Diet Coke) at a Little Flowers luncheon. The host? My friend Tina. The guests of honor? Two Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart from Los Angeles, California.The girls had a lovely time and, judging from … [Read more...]

Our Adopted Seminarian

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Religious Life, The Faith 12 Comments

One of the happiest events this past Advent was getting to meet our adopted seminarian.His name is Matthew, and we “adopted” him after being approached by a friend from church, who has put together this program to offer support & prayers to local seminarians. (We live very close to this seminary.)What a hoot of an evening! Matthew met our kids … [Read more...]

Fishers of Men

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Religious Life, Spiritual Growth 7 Comments

...is an awesome, amazing, inspiring film.Have you seen it yet? According to the publication The Catholic Servant, “Fishers of Men is being shown in seminaries, high schools, parishes and dioceses, at youth gatherings, and in private homes. Numerous young men have responded to the call to priesthood after viewing it, but it’s also affecting others … [Read more...]