Catholic Life Articles
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Passing on the Faith – Fathers to Sons
The Burbachs Share the Gift of Being Catholic David Burbach, his son Jon and Jon’s sons, Sam, Chris and Alex, are “cradle” Catholics. They all were raised in the Catholic tradition since birth. For the Burbachs, being other than Catholic was never in the equation. Jon is very comfortable being Catholic, however, a particular experience […] The post Passing on the Faith – Fathers to Sons appeared first on Catholic Life - The Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse.
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Gifts from God – Joys of Receiving – Sacrifices of Letting Go
God blesses us with many gifts throughout our lives. A loving marriage, wonderful children and good health are just a few of the gifts most of us pray for. These gifts bring joy, enrichment and fulfillment to our lives. We give thanks to God for granting us blessings such as these. With these gifts come […] The post Gifts from God – Joys of Receiving – Sacrifices of Letting Go appeared first on Catholic Life - The Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse.
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To have, to hold and to preserve
Every parish has a legacy: A legacy of Faith. A legacy of service. And even a legacy of preservation—the safeguarding of what the Lord has entrusted to His faithful of a particular congregation. If we are at all willing, there is certainly a part for each of us within that legacy. Our personal time, talent […] The post To have, to hold and to preserve appeared first on Catholic Life - The Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse.
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The Gift of Fortitude -Staying Strong in Times of Trial
I don’t often feel like someone who has a lot of courage. Once in a while, I’ll be inspired to stand up for the truth of the Faith when it’s challenged. But most of the time, I am more likely to keep my peace rather than confront others. I worry about the job I’m doing […] The post The Gift of Fortitude -Staying Strong in Times of Trial appeared first on Catholic Life - The Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse.
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100 Years of Service
In the summer of 1919, the little community of Marathon City in Marathon County was part of the dedicatory service to open St. Anthony Friary, the new school of theology for the Capuchin Order of Franciscans. It took a lot of planning and preparation to make this happen, but Marathon City, especially St. Mary Parish […] The post 100 Years of Service appeared first on Catholic Life - The Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse.