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Month: January 2023

The Martha and Mary in me

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By ANDREA GOEBEL GOD’S WAY Recently, my five-year-old showed me an activity sheet she had completed during the children’s service…

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The most efficient ecosystems for carbon storage

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Our Mother Earth By Deacon Tom Cervone, Ph.D., Sister Maureen Houlihan, D.C., and Nicole Cervone-Gish, Ed. M.S. Editor’s note: This…

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3; Response: Psalm 27:1,…

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Holy days of obligation; vegetarians in Lent

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: Why do Holy Days of Obligation differ from year to year, diocese to…

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A playground for all

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By Andie Gunter A PLACE FOR ALL Andie Gunter Macie Kern is small but fierce. Her mom, Chelsie, describes her…

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Why confess to a priest? What if it’s been a long time?

January 11, 2023 wpmessage

By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: Why must I confess to a priest? When I can just talk to…

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At funeral, pope remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Rome Bureau Pope Francis presides over the funeral Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in…

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Bishop celebrates Memorial Mass for Pope Benedict XVI

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By Tim Lilley The Message editor Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, at the altar, celebrates the Diocese of Evansville’s Jan. 6…

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Response: Psalm…

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New Year – same mission

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By ZOE CANNON GRATITUDE FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH “Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed”…

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Wrestling with God through prayer

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By Pedro Mendez CONNECTING FAITH AND LIFE Prayer is one of the most misunderstood spiritual practices. I often hear people…

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Benedict XVI the introvert – dressed and led

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By Elizabeth Scalia Culture Editor, OSV News Elizabeth Scalia It was a coldish day in April 2008, and an 81-year-old…

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World leaders express condolences, appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI

January 5, 2023 wpmessage

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Rome Bureau The body of Pope Benedict XVI lies in St. Peter’s Basilica for…

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Important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Rome Bureau VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Following are some important events in the life…

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USCCB president offers reflection on Pope Benedict XVI

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Special to The Message Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the…

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Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Rome Bureau Retired Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis exchange greetings at the conclusion…

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Statement from Evansville Bishop Joseph M. Siegel on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

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Special to The Message Bishop Joseph M. Siegel of the Diocese of Evansville has provided The Message with the following…

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Pope Benedict’s spiritual testament: ‘Stand firm in the faith’

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Rome Bureau VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s final message to Catholics…

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Indiana Catholic Conference ready for 2023 legislative session

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By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers When state lawmakers return to downtown Indianapolis Jan. 9 to begin…

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The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord, Years ABC

January 4, 2023 wpmessage

By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord, Years ABC First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6;…

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Resolving to renew

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By Joel Padgett CONNECTING FAITH AND LIFE Can you believe that just over a half-year has gone by since our…

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On snow and silence: Learning to listen in a noisy world

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By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI 20-SOMETHING I have loved photography for years. And I think I finally found my niche: snow photography.…

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Posted in: 20-Something

Office of Family and Life programs

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By ERIC GIRTEN THE CATHOLIC KITCHEN Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, As we enter into a new year, I…

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The 12 days of Christmas

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By KAITLIN KLEIN WONDERFUL ADVENTURE After joyfully preparing in Advent, we Catholics begin our Christmas celebrations at midnight Mass and…

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Respectful parenting

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By Haley Droste, LCSW Advice from Youth First We’ve all heard it at some point: “That child needs to be…

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