Browsing the April 2025 archive of Father Stephen's Columns
Jubilee Saint: Frances Xavier Cabrini (5/4/25)
Posted by Gail Schlicht on 4/29/25
Jubilee Saint: Frances Xavier Cabrini Continuing a series on saints who embodied the spirit of jubilee during this Jubilee Year of Hope, we look today at the first U.S. citizen canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, an Italian woman named Frances Xavier Cabrini. Mother Cabrini’s life shines ... Read More »
Easter: The Joy of Generosity (4/27/25)
Posted by Gail Schlicht on 4/22/25
Easter: The Joy of Generosity Happy Easter to you all! I hope and pray that your Easter was a beautiful chance to pray and spend time with family and friends. Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead truly changes everything and has the power to enliven our hearts and set ... Read More »
Easter Sunday: Let All Rejoice! (4/20/25)
Posted by Gail Schlicht on 4/16/25
Easter Sunday: Let All Rejoice! Happy Easter to you all! I hope and pray that your Lenten season was as spiritually fruitful as mine has been, especially with the crosses that choose us rather than the ones we choose ourselves. It is the custom in many Orthodox ... Read More »
Palm Sunday: the Donkey (4/13/25)
Posted by Gail Schlicht on 4/08/25
Palm Sunday: the Donkey There are too many beautiful theological aspects of Palm Sunday to mention during a homily or a bulletin column, so that’s why I never try! This time of year, the goal of the preacher is to spur on the faith of parishioners with short tidbits, ... Read More »
Prayer: Consolation and Desolation (4/6/25)
Posted by Gail Schlicht on 4/08/25
Prayer: Consolation and Desolation Returning to our series on prayer, we notice that in the spiritual life, like life in general, there are ups and downs, highs and lows. There are times when we experience God’s closeness and his presence seems almost palpable. Prayer comes easily and ... Read More »