Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
Everybody likes to receive a compliment. It is nice to be affirmed in how we look, how we are doing at work or in school, or any other activity that might take a level of talent. Father Richard KunstApologetics
Unfortunately, that is not how God works. Admittedly it would ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
We are all familiar with the Ten Commandments. During the Exodus from their slavery in Egypt, the Israelites are journeying to the Promised Land. And at one point, Moses goes up Mt. Sinai and receives the Ten Commandments from God. What we may not realize is that while Scripture ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
I am an admitted failure when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes it takes me weeks to come up with some ideas, and if I do start the year with resolutions, best case scenario, I follow through for about two weeks. Betsy KneepkensFaith and Family
Fortunately, when it ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
On the Feast of the Holy Family, I was pondering, in preparation for a homily, how marriage and family are at the center of God’s plan for the human race and salvation history. Deacon Kyle EllerMere Catholicism
From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden at the dawn ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
By Deacon Kyle Eller The Northern Cross
The Diocese of Duluth joined the universal church in mourning the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Dec. 31. Photo courtesy of Father Richard Kunst
As the news was announced, Bishop Daniel Felton sent out a message to the faithful of the diocese announcing ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
By Maria Wiering OSV News
“Oh ya baby!” read Jane Hernandez’s Facebook post, adorned with a heart-eyed, smiley face emoji. The Nov. 22 message was paired with an image from a package tracker, showing an item as being just four days away.
The anticipated purchase: a new copy of the Catechism ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
The dawn from on high shall break upon us! (Luke 1:78) HEALING, HOPE AND JOY IN JESUS! My dear brothers and sisters, let us proclaim from the height of International Falls, to the width of Walker and Grand Portage to the depth of Pine City, the dawn from on ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
Bishop Felton releases pastoral letter on Christmas Day
By Deacon Kyle Eller The Northern Cross
On Christmas Day, Bishop Daniel Felton released a pastoral letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Duluth and to all people living in the ten counties of northeastern Minnesota. Entitled “The Dawn from on ... Read More »
Posted by Elizabeth Gjovik
With the start of the New Year, I always feel like I should make a resolution. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. Either way, I never end up keeping them, and it just feels like I never change. What do you recommend? Father Michael SchmitzAsk Father Mike
Thank ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Dec. 31, 2022
Dear brothers and sisters,
Early this morning, we learned of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and we in the Diocese of Duluth join the whole Church in mourning. The retired pope was not only one of the preeminent theologians of our time and a ... Read More »
