November 2019 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
Jesus promises Wisdom
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/18/19
“...and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist ... Read More »
Ad Limina Visits Coming Soon
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/11/19
The United States bishops have begun their ad limina visits. In the Roman Catholic Church, a quinquennial visit ad limina, more fully ad limina apostolorum or simply an ad limina visit, means the obligation of residential diocesan bishops and certain prelates with territorial jurisdiction (such as territorial abbots), of ... Read More »
The Church is a Very Big Place
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/04/19
The synod of the Amazon bishops that took place in Rome has ended. According to several sources they covered many different issues, including the possibility of ordaining married men and ordaining women as deacons. These have been publicly discussed issues. How the Pope will respond to the recommendations that ... Read More »