- Entries from March 2011

Mar 15

Idea of the Month: March

Seeing Lent Turn into Easter
by Kathleen Brulc

Teacher Kathleen Brulc has found a way
to bring a powerful visual reminder of the
Lenten experience into her classroom.
“All you need,” she explains, “are branches
cut from a dormant forsythia or pussy
willow. On Ash Wednesday place the
branches in water in a simple vase on
your prayer table. A purple table covering and simple crucifix make this a stark but meaningful prayer focus.”

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Mar 14

Saint Joseph and Familyhood Craft

by Jeanne Heiberg

On March 19 the Church honors St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Because the catechetical theme for this year is “Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love,” it’s a great time to honor Joseph and celebrate fatherhood and familyhood. This puppet craft activity will help you do just that.

The feast of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary honors Joseph as the foster father of Jesus and protector of the Holy Family. Joseph was a good worker. He used his hands and the tools of his carpentry trade to provide for his family. In doing so, he also met the needs of the community in which he lived.
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Mar 09

Editor's Note: Challenge Your Excuse List

I'm not a joiner. I easily can come up with a Six-Excuses-Not-To-Join List.

I don't like to drive after dark.
I'm very bad at names.
I'm not good at small talk.
My work schedule demands some evening hours.
I'm an introvert.
I fear over-committing my professional and personal time and resources.

That said, I joined a group.

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Mar 07

Editor's Note: God Waits at the Next Station

My dear son Jerome and his wonderful wife Melissa found themselves overwhelmed in a New York City subway for the first time -- and on a holiday weekend at that.

Seeing the chaos, they made a pact: "If we get separated getting on the train, whoever gets on will get off at the next station and will wait, and whoever gets left behind gets on the next train and gets off at the next station."

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Mar 01

Bits O'Wisdom: Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!

by Cullen Schippe

The legend of the Lone Ranger was simple and appealing to me.

Obviously, it was appealing to generations of radio listeners, television viewers, and moviegoers. It was an iconic view of the rugged individualism that described the American frontier.

The stories of the Lone Ranger followed an inevitable pattern. Somebody got into trouble. A masked stranger rode into town on an impressive white horse. The masked man made everything right again—and then rode off. There were no ties or emotional bonds.

As the stranger rode away on that “fiery horse with the speed of light,” someone always asked, “Who was that masked man?” “Why, that was the Lone Ranger!” was the answer. Then the audience was treated to the signature cry, “Hi-yo, Silver, away!”

Jesus was the polar opposite of our masked friend. Jesus had an identity. Jesus gathered a community around him. He called disciples and loved those disciples, wept with them, challenged them, and shared his mission with them. Jesus touched people and ate with them as well. He forgave sinners. He taught people to view life as a banquet where everyone was welcome.
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