Comments for The Central Minnesota Catholic

Comment on Father Ron Rolheiser: Joseph and the Christmas Story by Greg Spofford

Greg Spofford — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:19:26 +0000

Another wonderful and meaningful article from Rolheiser – thanks!

Comment on ‘We have nothing except our church — faith is stronger than war,’ says young Gaza Christian by Greg Spofford

Greg Spofford — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:11:14 +0000

What a story from our 18-year-old! More than a story, it is real life for so many. God be with them.

Comment on Bishop’s Christmas art contest draws talent from across the diocese by greg spofford

greg spofford — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:07:19 +0000

Oh my God, literally! These cards, obviously designed by lovers of Christ are especially appreciated here – thanks for sharing! I am going to use them in prayer reflection ….

Comment on How to bring the 40 Hours devotion to your parish by Virginia Hull

Virginia Hull — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:46:42 +0000

As a Lay Dominican, and a Parish Point Person for the Eucharistic Revival, I would love to get in touch with Rebecca Martin. Our Pastor, Fr. David Whitman, at our parish, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Spartanburg SC, wants us to plan the 40 hours carefully, especially with respect to security, and has asked us to research other parishes who have had successful 40 hours of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Comment on Ask Father Tom: ‘You will be changed into me’ by Phil

Phil — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:38:11 +0000

In reply to Greg Spofford.

Could Greg take some time to explain, according to 2,000 years of Catholic Church teachings – THE Catholic Church Christ shed His blood for, who “Father/Mother God” is?

And also, please advise where one can sign up for “co-Creator” as that sounds like a job that may well enable one to Rule the World and/or create many other worlds at will, having all kinds of fun running the universe. Who authorized that position, and when did the Lord Jesus become Him/Her?

Thank You for your response in advance.

Comment on How to grow in devotion to the Eucharist (during the Eucharistic Revival and beyond) by Rita Reker

Rita Reker — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:25:04 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about Sr. Owen’s death, and so sad that I missed her funeral this morning. Sr. Owen taught our youngest daughter, Leah, at St Anthony’s in Saint Cloud years ago and Leah loved her. When she moved on to the second grade she also had a nice teacher…”but she loved Sr. Owen more, she said. My husband “Deacon Fred” and I worked closely with her when she wrote the history of our parish here at St. John Cantius. I recall what a joy it was to work with her. She was always so upbeat and pleasant besides being a very good writer. May God welcome her home with open arms. I will remember her in my prayers and send a memorial in her memory.