Guest Columnists

“Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They are children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it. What we must create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered.”

During quarantine, parents find themselves having to be more responsible for continuing their children’s religious education, especially if their children attend public schools. Although initially it may seem like extra work, this is a prime opportunity to underscore and continue faith formation in the home. Grounding your children in faith may help them feel more stable and secure in this unsettling and disorienting period.

Your ongoing commitment to your parish and continued generosity are vital. Without your support, critical parish programs could be curtailed or even eliminated.  

Easter is a time to rejoice in our redemption from sin and death through Jesus’ resurrection. We proclaim this great joy during the Paschal sequence: “Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining. Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!”