Building up the kingdom of God
“Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This weekend, I will be spending the day with hundreds [...]
This Lent offers a privileged time to celebrate and experience God’s mercy
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Lent will be here soon, beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10. The Lenten season is a time when the church calls us to deepen [...]
Witnessing to nonviolence and the sanctity of life
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion in our nation. Almost 58 million unborn children have lost [...]
Reflecting the light of Christ this Christmas
“O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.” — O Antiphon of Advent [...]
This Advent, bring Christ’s love, mercy to a world in need
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The world continues to mourn with the people of France after the murder of so many innocent people in Paris one week ago. As [...]
Extending ‘the circles of Christ’s love throughout our world’
This year, in every nation on earth, World Mission Sunday will be observed on the weekend of Oct. 17-18. The message for this year is “Our World on Mission,” and [...]
Holy Father’s visit inspires our church, nation
“Love is our mission.” This was the theme of both Pope Francis’ trip to the United States and the World Meeting of Families — a gathering of about 18,000 participants [...]
Planned Parenthood videos reflect ‘throwaway culture’
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Like so many others, I have been shocked and offended by the recent series of undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvesting [...]
Boy Scouting decision will require ongoing evaluation
Recently, the Boy Scouts of America decided to allow openly gay adult leaders and employees to serve in its ranks at the national level. This decision has raised concerns about [...]
Homily for Adoration for Fortnight For Freedom
June 28, 2015 4 p.m. Homily for Adoration for Fortnight For Freedom, Cathedral of St. Mary, St. Cloud, MN by Bishop Donald Kettler, Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud We [...]