In latest newsletter, Cardinal Tobin reflects on gratitude and the many gifts we receive
November is often called Gratitude Month.
Category: Columns
A new Thanksgiving meaning
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us with its cornucopia of beloved traditions – from pilgrim scenes to turkey, pumpkin pie, parades, and football. Today, however, the warm, nostalgic sentiments once … Learn More
Sometimes it’s better to unravel the old and reweave the new (Ordinary Times)
She was selling her wares at a rural autumn festival — the hand-knitted scarfs, sweaters, baby clothes and blankets that she made to sell to those of us gathered around … Learn More
Engage in respectful dialogue with those with different perspectives
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The multi-year synodal process that we are engaged in as members of the Universal Church commits us to a threefold witness of encounter, … Learn More
God is calling you to be a saint!
Although the recent celebration of All Saints Day (Nov. 1) has come and gone, God’s personal invitation to you to strive for holiness continues. God is calling you to be … Learn More
Place Veteran’s Day in your hearts (Ordinary Times)
On Veterans Day a number of years ago, a cafe chain offered a free coffee drink to any veteran who visited on the 11th day of the 11th month. My Dad, … Learn More
Rolling up the sleeves: reflecting on the Redemptorist mission
Cardinal Tobin and his work as a Redemptorist missionary.
Jesus is in the chapel – Really!
The Eucharist has the force of a magnet’s pole.
Grateful in each passing season (Ordinary Times)
Recently, I enjoyed one of my favorite rites of autumn – the search for perfect pumpkins for home, office, and anywhere else that might be brightened with glorious gourds. On a … Learn More
What is the connection between Mary and the Holy Spirit?
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Have you ever noticed that there is a close connection in the Gospels between Mary and the Holy Spirit? At every significant moment in … Learn More