From the Bishop
A matter of life and death: The wisdom of the early Church
All too often, we forget that we face a great choice in this life.
Behold the Lamb
Bishop Boyea explores the imagery of the lamb in the Bible.
Enriching the Altar
When we offer our prayers and gifts in union with others, we join ourselves to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the altar every Sunday.
Forming a Kingdom for Christ
The best antidote to a dangerous secular culture is Jesus Christ.
Symbolic Acts of Communion
This one loaf is broken for us and is a symbol of our union with one another.
Sharing Christ’s Peace
A long-standing tradition that enriches our reception of the Eucharist.
Generous Intercessions: The Power of Praying for Others
A part of the eucharistic prayer is always dedicated to praying for others.
My Lord and My God
Showing reverence to the Body and Blood of Christ
The True Presence of Christ
"It is not man that causes the things offered to become the body and blood of Christ, but he who was crucified for us, Christ himself."
The Sacrament of Remembrance
"Do this in memory of me" – but what exactly are we remembering?
Fight Like Heaven
"If each of us does what we can - including prayer, sacrifice and action - we will overcome this attack on life. It's as dramatic and as simple as that."
In Reciting the Creed, We Say ‘I Believe’
Bishop Mengeling is always congratulating folks by saying, “They are believers!”
Why Do We Have a Homily at Mass?
We are all in this together, and thus the homily must always be seen as our communal effort to understand and live the word of God so as to give God glory.
Encounter Christ Through the Holy Words of the Mass
Words! The Mass is full of words. It is easy to get lost in or, worse, to ignore all those words.
We Are Never Alone at Mass
We are never alone! That is never more true than at Mass.
At Mass, We Desire the Mercy Which Is Found in Jesus
The Eucharist! It is a great “thanksgiving.” Jesus’ sacrificial offering was a thanksgiving to the Father.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Planned Parenthood and other organizations have begun seeking signatures for a petition to put a serious matter on our state ballot this fall.
In Thanksgiving for the Gift of the Eucharist
That Thursday night at table before the crucifixion of Jesus is what we call the Last Supper.
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ
“Stir up one another to love and good works.” This Scripture text from the Letter to the Hebrews is a call to discipleship.
We Are All Members of the Household of Faith
We never worship God alone. Rather, it is as the Body of Christ, the Assembly, that we act with Jesus as our Head.
Disciples Together On the Way
During this coming year, we plan on offering weekly themes and practices to help all of us become better disciples of Jesus Christ.
Are We ‘Fully Conscious and Active’ During Mass?
Looking back with an “end-of-the-year” mind-set, what have we learned?
Mission Is the Most Important Part of Realignment Process
Well, the Realignment of Resources for Mission Committee, after a long two years of hard work, has presented to me their recommendations for our diocese.
Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible
The following reflections from the bishop cover the chapters we’ll be reading from the end of October through the end of November.