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https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/12/signs-and-wonders/
When St. John Paul II was elected to the papacy in 1978, he was the archbishop of Kraków, Poland, a country then struggling under an oppressive communist regime. The totalitarian political system controlled the lives of its citizens through spies, intimidation and fear. Against that historical back...
New article by Regina Lordan highlights book offerings with Catholic themes - Just in time for Christmas gift giving.
The following children’s books are suitable for gift-giving at Christmas. “The Curious Christmas Trail” by Haley Stewart, illustrated by Betsy Wallin. Pauline Books & Media. (Boston, 2022). 80 pp., $24.95. “The Curious Christmas Trail” has all the makings for an epic — if somewhat unexpe...
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/12/be-like-those-in-the-desert/
During our Advent observance, various characters appear in order to point our way to the coming of the Lord. Of all these characters, perhaps John the Baptist is the most intriguing. He emerges as, “A voice of one crying out in the desert. ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths’...
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/11/jesus-needs-to-be-the-king-of-our-lives/
There was a popular tweet and Facebook post I saw shared the day before and day of the election. It said something to the effect, “No matter who wins the elections today, there is one constant, Jesus is still King and Lord.” And that is something we celebrate on the final Sunday of Ordinary Time...
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/11/jesus-needs-to-be-the-king-of-our-lives/
There was a popular tweet and Facebook post I saw shared the day before and day of the election. It said something to the effect, “No matter who wins the elections today, there is one constant, Jesus is still King and Lord.” And that is something we celebrate on the final Sunday of Ordinary Time...
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https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/11/a-christian-soul-anchored-in-trust/
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II was headline news that captured the world’s attention. The longest reigning British monarch in history, the queen was admired and praised for her personal qualities by leaders and celebrities as well as by ordinary people worldwide. News coverage of her historic l...
Check out these new Compass in the Classroom teacher worksheets, just in time for Discover Catholic Schools week, Nov. 13-19, 2022.
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Looking for a new job? Check out the current openings in the area:
Administrative Assistant St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish, Green Bay, has a part-time job opportunity for an Administrative Assistant. The position is 24 hours per week, Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Duties include general receptionist, data entry, bulletin preparation, and more. Co...
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/11/resurrection-is-a-whole-new-way-of-life/
A superficial reading of the confrontation between Jesus and the Sadducees can lead one to think that the narrative is another instance of Jesus overcoming an objection to his teaching by one of the dominant political/religious movements common among the Jews of his time. The confrontation, however,...
In today's edition of The Compass, Bishop David Ricken encourages the faithful to pray for St. Norbert College as the college begins its search for a new president. Read his column now at the link here.
Recently, my thoughts and prayers have been with St. Norbert College in De Pere as the college begins its search for a new president. As you know, a college president has a lot of influence and, in a special way, this is particularly true for a Catholic college. It is such an opportunity and blessin...
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https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/10/gods-spirit-is-in-all-things/
“For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made.” The Baltimore Catechism’s answer to the question “Why did God make me?” is “God made me to know, love and serve him in this world and to be happy with him in the next.” In other words, we are made to love God. Bu...
Looking for a new job? Check out the current openings in the area:
Administrative Assistant St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish, Green Bay, has a part-time job opportunity for an Administrative Assistant. The position is 24 hours per week, Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Duties include general receptionist, data entry, bulletin preparation, and more. Co...
Do you know someone who lives out their faith well in the workplace? Someone who brings hope and strength to others. If so, please consider nominating them for the Faith That Works awards. Go to bitly.com/nominateFTW to nominate someone today. Thank you!
Pilgrims celebrated an early morning Mass at Istanbul hotel, then visited Sophia Mosque followed by final flight home. Thank you for the many prayer requests and prayers for a safe and spiritual pilgrimage. Pilgrims have safely arrived in Chicago.
Our final full day in Istanbul began with Mass followed by spice market, boat cruise, a ride on the city tram and concluded with the farewell dinner. Praise be to God for the faith-filled souls on the pilgrimage.
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/10/how-to-approach-god-during-prayer/
Every Saturday night or Sunday, you enter your parish church, bless yourself with holy water, genuflect by the pew, enter the pew, and put the kneeler down. You make the sign of the cross and then begin to pray. This moment of prayer before Mass might be memorized prayers like the Our Father or Hail...
Turkey began today with Mass at St. Polycarp in Izmir followed by two of the seven church sites mentioned in the Book of Revelation in Pergamum and Thiatira. Flight to Istanbul for the last two nights. Prayer intentions welcome! 🙏🏼
Today pilgrims spent time in Ephesus, Kusadasi and Mount Koresos where Mass was held at House of Mary. Prayer intentions were again placed at the altar and pilgrims placed their personal intentions on the prayer wall.
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Enjoy pilgrimage Mass opening song. Grateful for our song leaders, Ann Roy and George Smith. 🙏🏼
Excursion to Corinth with a beautiful Mass on site. Keep the prayer intentions coming!
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The Compass sponsored pilgrimage began today with Mass at Cathedral Basilica St. Dionysius the Areaopagite in Athens followed by tours of Acropolis, Mars Hill and other sites.
Today pilgrims drove the scenic route to Athens with a stop in Delphi. See the highlighted route that shows us starting in in Kavala and ending tonight in Athens. This will show where we go next. Keep the prayer intentions coming - we will pray for you and welcome you to pray for us. Mass and dinner at the hotel completed the day.
pilgrims enjoyed Mass at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception before driving to Kalambaka for panoramic views of Monasteries of Meteora then learn how monks create iconic art and ended with dinner at hotel in Kalambaka. (All are welcome to continue to send prayer intentions.)
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/10/who-is-the-image-of-god-for-us/
Every day like clockwork, at precisely 1:45 p.m., the elderly woman dressed entirely in black would appear at the door of her attorney’s office. “Is he in?” she would ask. And the secretary, knowing that her boss was in, but that he had left specific instructions that he did not want to see th...
After breakfast, pilgrims visited Kavala followed by Mass at Lydia by the River. Next, visited St. Paul’s jail and finally wrapped up the day with a city tour. We continue to welcome prayers!
46 pilgrims departed from Chicago and arrived in Greece for Footsteps of St. Paul, Greece/Turkey pilgrimage tonight. A list of prayer intentions has been started to be put at the altar at Mass each day. Please leave your prayer intentions in the comments below to be included in the pilgrimage.
Looking for a new job? Check out the current openings in the area:
Administrative Assistant St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish, Green Bay, has a part-time job opportunity for an Administrative Assistant. The position is 24 hours per week, Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Duties include general receptionist, data entry, bulletin preparation, and more. Co...
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Check out the new Compass in the Classroom worksheet for teachers and families provided by Office of Marriage & Family Life! (Note: the first issue of each month a new worksheet will be available. All schools and RE receive 25 FREE copies, as well as any home-school family upon request. If you would like to donate to this program, please call 920-272-8208.)
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Sixteen local priests share their stories of how God called them to priesthood - Interesting, engaging, inspiring content for you here and now. Take a read and pass it along to others today!
Story | Local priests share stories of their vocational calls
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/09/local-priests-share-stories-of-their-vocation-calls-september-2022/
https://www.thecompassnews.org/2022/09/a-job-well-done-in-faithful-service/
“We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do” (Luke 17:10). I had decided that it was time for me to repaint my home office. Obviously, the first thing I had to do was select what color I wanted to paint it. I didn’t think this would be all that difficult until I walk...
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Enjoy #Compass2GreeceTurkey pilgrimage Mass opening song. Grateful for our song leaders, Ann Roy and George Smith. 🙏🏼
What are you grateful for today?
Fr. Bob Kollath of St. Gabriel the Archangel in Neenah threw out a first pitch at a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game on August 13. A group of more than 70 parishioners attended the game. (Video courtesy of the Timber Rattlers YouTube channel)
