Posted by Kyle Eller
Posted by Kyle Eller
We recently had a funeral for a family member. I was a bit annoyed by how much the priest talked about Jesus and how little he talked about the person who died. Isn’t the funeral supposed to be more of a celebration of the person’s life?
You bring up ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Apologetics as a form of teaching and defending the Catholic faith is very ancient. In fact, many Scripture scholars believe the Gospel of Luke was originally written as an apologetic teaching. In the earliest Christian period, apologetics was a way of responding to pagan accusations, so the earliest apologists ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
On Election Day, I made a Holy Hour at my parish, sitting with Jesus for a while. I didn’t pray for any specific outcome in the elections, but rather, I held up to him all the rancor, all the division, all the evil talk, all the scandal, all the ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
By Kyle EllerThe Northern Cross
Bishop Paul Sirba ordained three men, Gerald Bock, Michael Eisenbraun and John Specht, permanent deacons in a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary Nov. 20, urging them to help form intentional disciples, rebuild marriage and perform works of service, love ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
The pillar of cloud was both light and darkness, a cloud to lead the Chosen People during the day and a pillar of fire by night. It was a manifestation of God’s presence among His people. The pillar of cloud was said to have rested over the tabernacle of ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
At the beginning of the month of November we have much for which to be thankful! In spite of the difficulties and challenges of our times, God calls us to be grateful.
National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of thanks for vocations to the priesthood, ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
How do I live with hope? This world seems so lost at times. Even more personally, my life seems so painful and senseless at times. It all just seems so pointless.
Thank you so much for writing and asking this question. The very fact that you have asked this ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
I am a huge Minnesota Twins fan, which means this was a very disappointing summer. When they started off with a 0-9 record, I knew that things were not going to be good, and as it turns out, that was not even their longest losing streak of the season.
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Posted by Kyle Eller
There is still time to get in on Professor Peter Kreeft’s talks in Duluth! The diocesan chapter of the Catholic Medical Association will host the Boston College philosophy professor and world-renowned apologist as part of the annual White Mass celebration. Kreeft’s first talks are Saturday, Oct. 22, at the ... Read More »
