All Saints Parish Homilies and News

Echo opinion letter published in the Milwaukee Journal R eporters and headline writers, and the entire USA Today Network, are feeding Donald Trump's narcissistic ego and doing our nation a great disservice when referencing what happened in Washington on June 14, as "Donald Trump's parade."   "Wisconsin Republicans cheer Trump's military parade but do not plan to attend" June 12. The U.S. Army has been planning a celebration of its 250th anniversary  for years, under more than one president.  In fact, the anniversary dates from the Continental Congress authorizing an army for the United States of America as a whole. True, Trump has been trying to make it "All About Me" as he does just about anything happening in the world. But, by calling it "Donald Trump's parade" you are ceding the ground, aiding and abetting his well known narcissism. Next you will be making it impossible to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration o...

Connection Is the Antidote   By Maria Shriver June 28, 2025   I've Been Thinking... Whew, it has been hot outside. And it’s hot inside too. In fact, everywhere you look these days, people seem hot and bothered. Although Donald Trump gets hot and bothered whenever the press tries to do its job, the Americans and people around the globe are hot and bothered by one destabilizing world event after another.  And how about that primary election in New York City? Not to mention the sweltering weather that millions in the northeast and other parts of the U.S. have been dealing with. Let’s face it: just about everyone is hot and bothered these days by something. Many of us are worked up about the general state of things and all the uncertainty that lies ahead. I feel it. I sense it. And in a way, I get it. So this week I set an intention to try not to be one of those people feeling so hot and bothered. I reminded myself to be grateful —really, really grateful, I told mys...

Echo Report published in the Colombian, the Knights of Columbus Magazine, June 2025 by Nicole Winfield for the Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, world history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church . May 8, 2025 Pope Leo XIV Leo spoke off-the-cuff in English in the Sistine Chapel * , to the cardinals who elected him to follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis , who put a commitment to social justice at the core of his papacy. He acknowledged the great responsibility they had placed on him before delivering a brief but dense homily on the need to joyfully spread Christianity in a world that often mocks it. “You have called me to carry that cross and to be blessed with that mission, and I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me as we continue as a church, as a community, as friends of Jesus, as believers, to announce the good ...

Cardinal Blase Cupich's Homily for Trinity Sunday at Rate Field June 14, 2025 Pope Leo XIV delivers message of hope on video played at Chicago's Rate Field celebration "I think the fact that he's reaching out to the youth across the world," Chris Poindexter said. "You can tell that he really cares. I mean it's hot in this stadium today. I know I felt that everyone got chills," Beatrice Poindexter said. The event also included an invitation from the Chicago White Sox for Pope Leo XIV to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at a future White Sox game.  The pope —  a lifelong White Sox fan  — was in the stands in Game 1 of the  2005 World Series , and earlier this week donned a White Sox cap given to him as a gift at the Vatican. Cardinal Blase Cupich at Rate Field Again, my warmest welcome to all of you here at Rate Field and to all those joining us by live-stream. It is good to be together. I want to begin my thanking Pope Leo for taking the time to re...

 https://medium.com/@frdbg70/i-was-a-ghostwriter-for-the-pope-d6950e5ec379 "I Was A Ghostwriter For The Pope": Here is one thing I learned,  echo essay published in Medium.com by Daniel B. Gallagher It should hardly come as a surprise that popes don’t write a lot of  their own material. The sheer volume simply doesn’t allow for it.  In the first thirty days (elected May 8, 2025) since Leo XIV was elected, he has delivered just as many speeches. That’s in addition to dozens of documents he must sign each week, including bulls, apostolic constitutions, diplomatic letters, and so on. Each pope opts for a different level of involvement in the work, which varies according to schedule, health, expertise, interest, and so on. Benedict XVI chose to spend much of his time writing three brilliant books on the life of Jesus of Nazareth, covering his public ministry, passion/death/resurrection, and infancy. Because he did not intend them as part of the “ordinary Magisterium” — i...

The fascinating symbolism of the Pentecost icons. Published in Aleteia by Philip Kosloski  The traditional Pentecost icon features various symbols that point to the salvation of the whole world. Among the many representations of the events of Pentecost is the icon written by Eastern Christians. This icon has ancient roots and features a large array of symbols. It is a visual representation that goes back hundreds of years and is filled with theological insights. Below is a listing of most of these symbols and explanations of what they signify. Rays of fire:  At the top of the icon is typically a semicircle with 12 rays of light or fire, symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the 12 apostles. Fire🔥 is a traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, as there are multiple biblical passages that connect the action of the Holy Spirit to fire. Apostles seated with Mary:  Mary is often in the center of the icon, with the apostles seated in a semicircle. This is a reference to...