The April 2017 archive of Daily News

Father Michael Schmitz: Gluttony is not joy — we can only truly enjoy things when we’re free

Posted by Kyle Eller

It seems like every time I want to do something that I think will be fun, the church has a rule against it. Why is the church so against pleasure? What’s wrong with enjoying yourself and the good things in life?

This is a great question. It is connected ... Read More »

Bishop Paul Sirba: Don’t fall away from the sacrament of confession this Lent

Posted by Kyle Eller

It is hard to appreciate God’s mercy if we don’t acknowledge that we are sinners. It’s difficult to think good news is good news if we are not in need of it.

Recently, a priest from another diocese called and spoke to me about what he perceives as a ... Read More »

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