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For others to follow, we’d do well to actually follow Jesus’ practices

A little imagination theater … confirmation style. “Pastor, is it OK to hate certain people?” a struggling confirmation student asks. “That’s a heavy question,” I reply. “Can you first tell me why you’re asking?” “You’ve taught us that Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as yourself, right?” the student responds. “Isn’t that known as ‘The Great Commandment?’” “Correct! I’m impressed!” I happily exclaim! “Then why is it OK for adults to hate people?” the student asks. “I mean, I see it all over social media.” “Unfortunately, ...

Faith Briefs for Sept. 26

Pet blessing Oct. 5 The Little Portion Secular Franciscans of the Marshall area are sponsoring a “Blessing of the Animals” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct.5,i n the parking lot of Holy Redeemer Church, Marshall. All animals and their favorite people are welcome. The Secular Franciscan Order is an order for lay persons that was started by St. Francis some 800 years ago. If you are interested in more information about the Secular Franciscan Order please contact Nancy Rebstock 507-430-0910.

Hold up a mirror, and we’re all to blame

My heavens, what a difficult couple of weeks it’s been. Amen? The Charlie Kirk assassination dropped a match into what was already a box of incendiary material that was passing as coexistence in our society. Seemingly, now even more of us are willing to draw ideological lines in the sand, and to further identify as “us” and “them.” Judging by the number of posts on Facebook boasting about how many people were “unfriended” this past week, it makes me wonder whether the platform’s algorithms will ever recover. The vibe on other social platforms was the same, I ...

Faith Briefs for Sept. 19

Cinnamon roll fundraiser Sunday The Catholic Daughters are have a fresh cinnamon rolls fundraiser this Sunday at Holy Redeemer Church. Rolls will be available for sale after the 8 a.m. Mass and the 10 a.m. Mass. Blue Mass Sept. 29 in New Ulm Bishop Chad Zielinski will celebrate a Blue Mass on at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Church of St. Mary in New Ulm. A light reception will follow. First responders and military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Members of the Knights of Columbus will also be present. The public is welcome to attend.

Oh hey! You were here all along!

A cautionary tale for our time … This week, I arrived early to a coffee shop for a meeting. Already coming from another meeting, it didn’t make sense to go to the shelter, only to backtrack 30 minutes later. So there I was, answering an infinite string of emails, with a good coffee and some people watching to keep me entertained. If I were to look over the top of my laptop screen, one row over at about the “10 spot” on a clockface, sat a young woman, coffee drink in front of her, while her thumbs furiously fired away on her phone. An amazing athletic feat! … No ...

Faith Briefs for Sept. 12

Shalom Hill Farm 30th anniversary Shalom Hill farm is having its 30-year celebration on Saturday at 42194 County Road 3 in Windom. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a farmer’s market, tours, displays, exhibits, a kid’s zone, music, labyrinth, walking trails and more. Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Peace of the Prairie — Original Liturgy will be from 1:30-2:15 p.m. and refreshments at 2:15 p.m. Gospel country music event at Willow Lake Church Lonesome Doug Productions, featuring Ron and Jane Cote, will be the headline act at the gospel country music event from ...