5:18
Peace on earth cannot be built on the killing of the vulnerable
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
6:04
Deaths of Fathers Ring, Zehnle remind us to be ready
6:00
Setting Things Right: Addressing Irregular Funeral Practices
6:40
The Vigil, Purgatory, and praying for the dead
4:32
Facing Death with Faith
6:56
The Lessons of a Declined Award (Sen. Durbin and the lifetime achievement award debate)
7:17
Forgiving others and loving our enemies is hard. But this is what Jesus calls Christians to do.
7:12
When Darkness Falls, Christ Is Our Light
6:42
Illinois expands abortion — while America’s birthrate crashes
5:30
The culture thinks these activities are ‘harmless ’ They’re quite harmful
7:03
Recording a Confession and Other Things That Incur Automatic Excommunication
4:06
What You Wear at Mass Matters
7:38
What we might expect during the pontificate of Pope Leo
5:15
Mass is boring. I don’t get anything out of it
4:46
The 'crucial connection between the resurrection of the dead and our free will'
6:15
Why Nicene Creed talks more about Jesus than God the Father and Holy Spirit
5:51
A lot to unpack in first sentence of Nicene Creed
A history and explanation of the Nicene Creed
5:37
What does it mean to have hope?
7:45
The Symbolism of What a Bishop Wears
5:21
2024 By The Numbers
5:42
What can we do to prepare ourselves to meet the Lord?
7:09
Praying the St. Michael Prayer After Mass Is A Good Thing
4:37
‘Human biology is gift from God that we cannot change’
4:43
The Culture has Halloween Backwards
7:56
‘One must choose the lesser evil’ – Breaking down Pope Francis’ U.S. election comments
6:01
Why confirmation comes before first Communion in our diocese
6:09
Finding Intrinsic Value in Work
6:59
The multiple problems with marijuana
5:50
‘Decadent influences have returned to disgrace the Olympics’
6:41
Contraception and lower birth rates are problems, but there is hope: children
7:30
Looking at effective programs that address poverty
Honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a time to deepen our devotion to His endless love and mercy
6:05
‘God bless Harrison Butker for speaking the truth’
5:40
President Biden mocks our Catholic faith
5:44
Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, is truly spectacular eclipse
5:33
As Christians, we are sent out into the world to spread Good News of Christ’s peace
6:48
What the Catholic Church teaches about in vitro fertilization
5:57
Alabama Supreme Court ruling that protects the lives of embryonic children is ‘absolutely correct’
5:53
During Lent we should review our covenant relationship with Christ
5:23
Angelus is powerful prayer for morning, noon, and evening
5:48
Lenten practices designed to foster relationship with God, which brings true happiness
7:13
Nigeria tour shows ‘happiness is not found in material possessions, but in faith and family’
6:13
Celebrating Alton Franciscans, and all religious sisters, called to life of sharing God’s joy
5:26
Need peace? Jesus is ‘Our Savior’ because He saves us from sins, hatreds, broken relationships
10:03
Explaining the Just War Theory
4:01
Remembering parents, who were model of pro life marriage
6:50
Catholics throughout the world should ‘be permanently in state of mission’
Renewing our mission of Catholic education in our diocese
Selfish reasons and selfless reasons to go to Mass
What a nearly blind priest teaches us about seeing with the eyes of faith
6:16
The providential backstory on how the Norbertine Fathers came to our diocese
4:14
Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception
6:31
Recalling history as we celebrate anniversary of diocese’s relocation from Alton to Springfield
4:34
Pride is the deadliest of the deadly sins - turn to humility and chastity
4:18
Recalling the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
5:52
Illinois tragically moving in wrong direction on protecting lives of unborn babies
6:23
A helpful warning as use of artificial intelligence grows
3:14
God decides when it is best for us to receive the reward of heaven
Indulgences, an incredible treasure of our faith, available in our diocese now.
6:38
In thanksgiving for Cardinal Francis George, a Christian in every sense
5:17
What happened to a Buffalo Bills player teaches us about prayer
4:28
Ash Wednesday, Lent, Confession, and the Eucharist – how they are all tied together
To love is ‘to will the good of the other’
Examples, blessings of spiritual and corporal works of mercy in our diocese
A phone call. An airport. A story and moment with Pope Benedict I will cherish forever
‘Reject the Devil’s lies and turn to Christ, the way, the truth, and the life’
7:20
Plenary indulgence available during our Diocesan Year of the Eucharist
4:04
The interesting connection between ‘thanksgiving’ and the ‘Eucharist’
6:11
Understanding importance of saints, why souls are in purgatory, and indulgences
6:03
Remembering, understanding Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
4:26
Religious freedom under attack from Biden administration
5:13
Resources for families help navigate several difficult areas of life with truth
5:20
Politicians/business leaders who promote abortion policies/benefits are not to receive Communion
Reconsecrating ourselves to the source and summit of our faith
6:52
Just war theory
3:47
Pope Francis’ consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
6:20
Looking at life and what we have to do to protect it
6:19
21 reasons to be hopeful in 2022
6:30
Jesus was born to save us
4:45
We should prepare spiritually for Christmas by going to sacramental confession
4:54
Addressing negative impact of divorce.
The story of the barber
4:39
‘Follow the science?’ Science tells us that human life begins at conception
5:43
In good times and bad, Christians should always put faith into action
7:15
Guidance on mask and vaccine mandates in our diocese
7:01
Sharing Father Spitzer’s data regarding negative consequences of more moral issues
5:56
Pray for bishops to be guided by Holy Spirit during stormy times
Remaining dispensations from Mass obligation to be withdrawn June 12
7:08
Pray to safeguard Church from insidious attacks happening right now
6:44
Bishop’s parish visits to resume in the fall
4:55
Looking at change in approach to initiation of young people into Catholic faith
5:35
Quiet, holy companions can lead us to our final destination
5:41
Hearing and answering Our Lord’s clear call to repentance
5:19
Here’s why priests are moved from parish to parish, go where they are needed
5:12
General dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass ends April 11
7:29
Looking at prayer, fasting and almsgiving during Lent
8:12
In light of recent violence in our country, how do you answer this uncomfortable question?
8:07
Let us intensify efforts, make vision of discipleship and stewardship reality
5:22
Pray for Venerable Father Tolton’s intercession for racial harmony and healing
6:12
‘I have given permission for the distribution of holy Communion’
7:04
Message from Jesus in our time of fear? ‘Peace be with you’
Faith: Looking to future with power and hope of better life to come
5:36
Many things to consider this Holy Week as God brings good out of bad
Using God’s graces to respond spiritually and medically to sickness, disease
How well are we listening to God by following his Commandments?
8:30
God’s design: He created them male and female
4:57
Pray that public officials speak out, take effective action against abortion
Fighting evil, respecting and defending life: We still have more work to do
6:36
Marking anniversary of installation with pilgrimage, lectures in England
7:28
Visits to California bring a variety of thoughts, benefits
Serving God and neighbor with our work
5:24
Accepting and caring for our bodies as they were created
Where Catholic lawmakers in diocese stand on abortion bills
Understanding doctrine of the resurrection of the dead
4:40
Legalizing marijuana in Illinois will cause more problems
4:58
Thoughts on Memorial Day, belief in the resurrection
5:25
USCCB meeting addresses important church issues
5:03
Considering St. Valentine and real meaning of love
Pray proponents of abortion rights have change of heart
7:23
Urge lawmakers to vote ‘no’ on extreme abortion bills
4:17
Looking closely at the Lenten journey
7:07
Remembering my mother, Veronica Mary
4:50
Message of Christmas is far from current reality
Children are casualties of sexual revolution
5:00
Bumpy ride in Baltimore
5:46
God is always merciful and always just
Eternity isn’t at Disney World
6:33
A weekend devoted to the sanctity of Life
Respect for life includes quality living and dignified housing for seniors
Is revision a change in doctrine?
7:44
A call for profound spiritual renewal at all levels, prayer and fasting
7:52
Sexual misconduct: Pruning and purification continues within the church
The balance of charity and security with immigration
Natural law and trusting in God’s providence
5:09
I respectfully disagree
Ensuring our synodal efforts bear fruit
Belonging to the wider Catholic community
5:11
Trust in God’s providence and give accordingly
Who acquires and owns my possessions?
4:44
Art of dying in God’s grace is key to everlasting happiness
4:29
Fifth declaration: catechetical formation
Fostering active participation of the people of God in divine worship
Grace is the key to growth in the church
5:10
Hand on Catholic faith to the next generation
4:51
Young people need the Holy Spirit at an early age
5:06
To be a disciple means to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
4:41
Second synodal declaration: holiness
First synod declaration proclaims a new mission statement for our diocese
Facts of past abuse, present reality
Was the Synod of Bishops ordinary or extraordinary?
5:58
An examination of how some define the word ‘jihad’
Praying for peace, solutions in Middle East, Holy Land
What excommunication means, and does not mean
5:08
Do not dismiss despair, cries of Iraqi Christians
All of us strive mightily to be good stewards of our faith
CAC helps young athletes practice, embrace faith
32:06
2014 Fortnight for Freedom Rally
5:04
Jesus teaches us the proper way to judge others’ actions
Eucharist calls us to live our faith in this world
High court ruling affirms our religious liberty
Fortnight for Freedom is call to defend religious liberty
Month of June is time for church to celebrate, grow in faith
Confirmation helps us remain 'steadfast in the journey of faith'
5:32
Two new saints who show us holiness is not out of reach
Easter is promise of our own resurrection from the dead
4:25
Our challenge as Christians: Love your enemies
Expansion of legalized gambling has moral, social implications
A resolution for Lent: Share 'Bible Briefings with the Bishop'
Clothing, dignity and our hope of glorious resurrection
Keeping sports in proper Christian perspective
5:16
Three things we really need for true happiness
Take up challenge of Pope Francis and give up gossip
Nurture a grateful heart for blessings of past year
4:49
Putting values and faith into practice on football field
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'Attitude of gratitude' keeps deadly sin of envy in check
5:07
We should always work toward healthy life of moderation
God will judge whether our anger was justified or sinful
Prescription for happiness: Turn hearts to positive teachings
Grace of generosity is antidote to avarice, or sin of greed
Seven deadly sins often deal with attitude of the heart
5:05
World Youth Day strengthens young people's witness to Christ
6:46
When church and state have different ideas of 'marriage'
4:02
Sports can help us deal with failure, rise to challenges
6:14
Some encouraging signs on path to peace, harmony
Pray for those priests, deacons who begin new assignments
5:02
What we need for real conversation about religion
God is calling: Dare to accept invitation to follow
6:22
'Commons' without religion is on wrong side of history
Pray that Pope Francis will be bridge uniting Catholics
5:14
Pope is visible sign of unity and authority for faithful
Questions raised by resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
Three reasons to return home to Catholic Church
We must call for greater respect for human life
In new year, we must promote culture of life and peace
3:23
Christmas is all about generosity and abundance of love
5:47
Year of Faith offers many spiritual opportunities
Politics and moral complexity: God's law comes first
