February’s Light
Our Lady of Lourdes in Brief
February 3, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Light broke through winter’s gloom on February 11, 1858, from the cave Massabielle along the Gave River near Lourdes, France. Bernadette Soubirous was born into poverty on January 7, 1844, in...Read more
Tips for Personal Prayer
Preparing for Forty Hours Devotion (February 5-7)
January 27, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“We pray in words only that we may one day be free of words, and adore, praise, and love in silence that ‘Beauty which closes all lips” (Rev. Dom Paul Delatte,...Read more
A BRAVE NEW VISION FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Today's World & the Prophetic Wisdom of Pope John XXIII
January 22, 2026
A Brave New Vision for International Cooperation Pope Saint John XXIII's Proposal for Today's Peace and Prosperity Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Pope Leo recently warned that “war is back in vogue”. Speaking to diplomats on January 9, 2026,...Read more
Forty Hours Devotion - February 5-7
Take Some Quiet Time in Prayer and Meditation
January 20, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Forty Hours is a retreat for all parishioners, friends, and neighbors. It begins with Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00 PM...Read more
Growing Up Pro-Life
January 13, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Back in the 1970’s, my mom and dad got involved in the “Right to Life” movement. Nothing strident or partisan, like things are today. But they were grieved when the Supreme...Read more