What can we do? So often we hear that question when people learn of a tragedy or a need. We want to do something to help. Throughout the months and now the year of the global pandemic courageous, generous people have asked and answered that…
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Let Us Dream Part Two: A Time to Choose
Pope Francis wrote Let Us Dream to encourage all of us to take a path to a better future after the Covid-19 Pandemic. Last week I wrote about Part One of his book which focused on the importance of seeing, feeling and reflecting on our…
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Let Us Dream Part One: Time to See
Have you ever reflected on a past experience and think “I might have handled that differently, if I knew then what I know now”? Or when you are faced with a challenge today, do you think back to an experience from the past and realize…
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Where Are We After a Year of Ministry through a Pandemic?
While we have a ways to go before we as a nation can put Covid-19 in our rear view mirrors, we are coming to a place where hopefully we can look to a better future. We have been in crisis mode for over a year.…
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Encountering People as They Are
“This year, then, I would like to devote this Message [for World Communications Day] to the invitation to “come and see”, which can serve as an inspiration for all communication that strives to be clear and honest, in the press, on the internet, in the…
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Tips for Virtual Presentations
When we look back at 2020, organizations, dioceses, parishes, and individuals will remember becoming “virtual” for just about everything. Even those most reluctant to use the Internet found themselves turning to Facebook, Zoom, Skype, Messenger, etc. to serve their members, connect with their families, their…