Let us make room in our hearts
By BISHOP EDWARD J. BURNS December 21, 2014 – FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE Among the many joyful customs associated with ChristmasContinue Reading
Month: December 2014
Being Ready for Christmas
By Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI Many of us arrive at Christmas tired, running, distracted, and already fatigued with the lights,Continue Reading
Lessons from the Christmas truce of 1914
“Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for us.” Entrance Antiphon for Christmas, Mass atContinue Reading
Advent — A time of new beginnings
As many of you know, we have five priests within the Diocese being transferred and beginning new assignments after theContinue Reading
New assignments for priests announced
December 12, 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In my most recent pastoral letter to the faithful of theContinue Reading
Presence, not presents, makes Christmas special
By Carolyn Y. Woo, Catholic News Service Christmas is fast approaching. My thoughts, like those of many, have turned toContinue Reading
Homeless again
By BISHOP EDWARD J. BURNS A BISHOP’S PERSPECTIVE in the Juneau Empire This week’s temporary closure of the Glory Hole –Continue Reading
Paying attention ahead of the Christmas season
By Father Eugene Hemrick, Catholic News Service For some, the Christmas season is a time of joy, while for othersContinue Reading
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