When you look in the mirror every morning when you are getting ready to meet the day, what do you see? Do you see a masterpiece? Do you see the masterpiece that God has created? If not, ask the Lord to give you eyes to see it, eyes to see who you really are. “Each […]
More than just a job, it’s a ministry! If you’re interested in creating fabulous food in a Christ-centered environment, we invite you to apply for one of two positions as Chef at Terra Sancta Retreat Center. More detailed job description and application available on-line. Flexible schedule; event-driven hours; a reputation for excellent food and hospitality. Part-time […]
As we have all seen and heard in recent weeks, the many reports and scenes of war and violence, especially in the Middle East, have filled the news. At this writing, the war between Israel and Hamas rages on. Ceasefire agreements have born little fruit in regards to peace. Civilian casualties, especially in Gaza, have […]
“Freedom” has been a constant theme in our country in recent weeks. We celebrated Independence Day a couple of weeks ago, giving thanks for the many freedoms we as Americans enjoy in this country. On that very same day, the Fortnight for Freedom concluded: a two week period whereby attention was drawn to our continuous […]
Religious freedom is on the minds of many Americans these days, especially as we await the final ruling from the United States Supreme Court on the Hobby Lobby lawsuit against the federal government. This lawsuit expresses Hobby Lobby’s opposition on religious grounds to the Health and Human Services mandate requiring employers to provide insurance coverage […]
The middle of May is already here. It has been a long winter for most of us and any sustained warm weather which facilitates the signs of spring and new life has been in hiding. Yet, there is much to celebrate during this month. This month of Mary and the rosary is filled with important […]
Then the other disciple also went in …. and he saw and believed. (Jn 20:8). In this Easter account in John’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene and Peter, as they peered into the empty tomb, didn’t know what to make of it. The body of Jesus was gone. At this moment in Mary Magdalene’s life, her heart […]
What a beautiful reality it would be if every Catholic in the Diocese of Rapid City came to experience the deep, intimate love of our Lord Jesus. If this were to happen, our families, our culture, and our society would be transformed into what God intended. Father Pedro Arrupe, former Superior General of the Society […]
The winter has gone on long enough. People say, “I am so sick of winter. I can’t wait for spring.” Perhaps you may have said this yourself or at least thought it. We do get tired of the coldness and the “dead of winter” where there seems to be the absence of new growth and […]
The Christmas season has come to an end and, the New Year has begun. The decorations have come down, and the trees have been put away. What a graced season it has been. After the consecration of our diocese to Our Lady on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, I am excited what Our […]
