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Where does the conflict lie? Part 2 of 4-part series
This is the second of a four-part series on understanding one of the difficulties we will face in implementing a Eucharistic Revival and...
JBeal
Feb 13, 20235 min read
Faith is not a "Spectator Sport"
During this brief period before Lent begins, our Gospel readings relate that Jesus chooses his Apostles, beginning his work of curing the...
JBeal
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Why can't people hear what I am saying? Part 1 of 4-part series
This is the first of a four-part series on understanding one of the difficulties we will face in implementing a Eucharistic Revival and...
JBeal
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Growing Catholic Charities
Because of the closer bonds between peoples of different cultures and ethnicities over the whole world and in our communities, we are...
JBeal
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Equipping Missionary Disciples
The Fifth of Five Diocesan Synodal Goals Leading to Our Eucharistic Revival: Jesus came to change the world. Without the saving action...
JBeal
Jan 11, 20234 min read
General Results from the Eucharistic Revival Parish Surveys
As part of the preparations for going more deeply into the Eucharistic Revival and to assist in their planning, the parishes of the...
JBeal
Jan 11, 20232 min read
A Renewal of Formation in Doctrine and the Sacraments
The Fourth of Five Diocesan Synodal Goals Leading to Our Eucharistic Revival: On this Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, we recall the...
JBeal
Dec 20, 20223 min read
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is here. Preparations are done, the tree is lit, and now it is time to pause and wonder. How may this Christmas be...
JBeal
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Listening to the Spirit: Parish Discernment Sessions
In the early years of the Roman Empire, Rome had conquered the entire Mediterranean world and God’s people were once again oppressed by a...
JBeal
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Hospitality: Welcoming Our Lord and Others
Throughout the Synodal process, we heard of the concerns for the well-being and healthy growth of our parish communities. This leads us...
JBeal
Dec 13, 20223 min read
Improved Communications and Responsible Coordination of Efforts
The Third of Five Diocesan Synodal Goals Leading to Our Eucharistic Revival: We know that we live in a divided world. Around us, we see...
JBeal
Nov 30, 20222 min read
From darkness into the light this Advent
Our motherhouse is located on a large property in a tiny village in rural France. With its old stone buildings, expansive pastures,...
JBeal
Nov 28, 20224 min read
A True Eucharistic Revival
Our God comes to us. As we hear the readings of the ending of the present liturgical year which focus on the Second Coming of Jesus, and...
JBeal
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Statement from Bishop Stephen J. Berg about the opening of the new abortion clinic in Pueblo
I am extremely saddened by the announcement of an abortion clinic due to open across the street from our Catholic hospital, Saint Mary...
JBeal
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Testimonies: Fruits of the Convocation - Post #22
I was content being a Protestant, but with my Mom's conversion, I was suddenly introduced to the world of Catholicism. The richness of...
JBeal
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Enhanced Spiritual Formation in the Holy Spirit
The First of Five Diocesan Synodal Goals Leading to Our Eucharistic Revival: Over the course of the past year, we have seen the Holy...
JBeal
Oct 30, 20223 min read
Laying the Foundation
What is the foundation of a True Eucharistic Revival? What more than anything else needs to be present for the Eucharistic Revival to...
JBeal
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Faith in an Election Year
Faith comes first. From early childhood I learned the habit of solving problems by thinking them through to their logical conclusion....
JBeal
Oct 18, 20223 min read
One Step Towards a True Eucharistic Revival
As Bishop Berg wrote in a previous post, “We long for a true communion that can only begin through Christ as we know Him in the...
JBeal
Oct 14, 20223 min read
Be the Kindling
Have you ever gotten in an argument with someone who would not listen to what you were saying? No matter how much you discussed the...
JBeal
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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