Catholic Social Teaching 101
Pre-Election Thoughtfulness
October 20, 2026
Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
In Catholic Social Teaching (CST), a healthy society promotes the Common Good: “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more...Read more
Students Make Pilgrimage to Emmitsburg
October 17, 2026
On Sunday, October 4, Our Lady of Lourdes upper-grade CCD students and teachers participated in a pilgrimage to Emmitsburg, Maryland. The day included Mass celebrated by Fr. Edlefsen, with Confirmation candidates serving as readers; a tour of the beautiful Chapel...Read more
Render Unto Caesar
October 13, 2026
Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Today's Gospel recounts one of Jesus’ most famous lines: “Render unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” As Providence would have it, this Gospel is proclaimed...Read more
The Mystical Experience of St. Teresa of Avila
In Her Own Words
October 6, 2026
Last week’s bulletin featured the mysticism of St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897). St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), who Therese considered to be her spiritual mother, will be celebrated this Thursday, October 15. St. Teresa shares her mysticism with us today...Read more
October Mysticism
September 29, 2026
Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“Mysticism keeps men sane. As long as you have mystery you have health; when you destroy mystery you create morbidity. The ordinary man has always been sane because the ordinary man has...Read more
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