Early Church texts deal with “Two Ways,” the way of death and the way of life. What might we find in the Old Testament which sets the foundation for these two ways?

Wisdom from the Letter of Barnabas

All too often, we forget that we face a great choice in this life.

Bishop Boyea explores the imagery of the lamb in the Bible.

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.

The best antidote to a dangerous secular culture is Jesus Christ.

This one loaf is broken for us and is a symbol of our union with one another.

A long-standing tradition that enriches our reception of the Eucharist.

The Great Amen

A part of the eucharistic prayer is always dedicated to praying for others.

Showing reverence to the Body and Blood 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."

"Do this in memory of me" – but what exactly are we remembering?

"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."

Bishop Mengeling is always congratulating folks by saying, “They are believers!”

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.

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! That is never more true than at Mass.

The Eucharist! It is a great “thanksgiving.” Jesus’ sacrificial offering was a thanksgiving to the Father.

Planned Parenthood and other organizations have begun seeking signatures for a petition to put a serious matter on our state ballot this fall.

“Stir up one another to love and good works.” This Scripture text from the Letter to the Hebrews is a call to discipleship.

That Thursday night at table before the crucifixion of Jesus is what we call the Last Supper.

We never worship God alone. Rather, it is as the Body of Christ, the Assembly, that we act with Jesus as our Head.

During this coming year, we plan on offering weekly themes and practices to help all of us become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

The following reflections from the bishop cover the chapters we’ll be reading from the end of October through the end of November.