Fr. Don Everts articles
MAKING IT HAPPEN BUILDING THE KINGDOM TOGETHER - 2.13.2022
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
Faith, it is said, is the ability to believe even when reason tells us not to. You see, I could never prove the existence of God, let alone the Trinity, to someone who refuses to believe. Yes, I could point out how God works and how we come to ... Read More »
Ordinary Time - 1.16.2022
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
Each year, we begin a cycle of spiritual renewal that leads us into the great mystery of our experience of God’s love. The year starts with the Advent journey, a time of joyful anticipation of the coming of Christ. It is a season of preparation that leads us into ... Read More »
GOD WITH US - 12.26.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
GOD WITH US
The Prophet Isaiah proclaims: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing… they name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace."As ... Read More »
THE CALL TO BE A SAINT - 10.31.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
THE CALL TO BE A SAINT
On November 1st of each year, we celebrate the great Solemnity of All Saints Day. The feast of All Saints teaches us that holiness comes in all sizes and shapes. The saints are rich and poor, young and old, scholars and those who ... Read More »
THE MANY BLESSINGS OF GOD! - 10.19.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
THE MANY BLESSINGS OF GOD!
It has been an exciting beginning to our fall here at Holy Cross and St. Katharine Drexel.
Our school, St. Ignatius, has begun a new year with 225 students in our elementary school and we have 29 students in our new high school – ... Read More »
Making it Happen: Building the Kingdom Together
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 6/25/21
Faith, it is said, is the ability to believe even when reason tells us not to. You see, I could never prove the existence of God, let alone the Trinity, to someone who refuses to believe. Yes, I could point out how God works and how we come to ... Read More »
The Holy Trinity: The Great Experience of the Abundant Love of God
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 6/10/21
May 30, 2021
Whenever I stop and reflect on my experience of God and the awe-inspiring encounter with the three persons of God, I cannot help but rejoice in the experience of Love so profound that God went to this extent to provide for us.
In some aspects, the ... Read More »
WE ARE EASTER PEOPLE AND ALLELUIA IS OUR SONG!
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 6/10/21
April 4, 2021
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
I ran across an article in my spiritual reading in preparation for Easter from Catholic Sentinel writer Heather Renshaw who captured Easter so well, I share part of it with you now:
St. Augustine of Hippo is often credited with ... Read More »
EXPERIENCING TRANSFORMATION
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/09/21
Each year during Lent, we are given this amazing opportunity to journey into the desert with Christ. This journey is meant to open us up to the transforming power of God’s unconditional love. By dying to self, we are offered, through the mercy of God, the ability to rise ... Read More »
CHRISTMAS 365 - 1.17.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 2/15/21
There is something about the Christmas season that brings out the best in humanity. People are more aware of the needs of others. People go out of their way to serve and care for one another. People, quite frankly, are kinder.
In other words, the effort we put into ... Read More »