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Dark Gethsemane Illumined by the Light of the World “Go to dark Gethsemane, All who feel the tempter’s power; Your Redeemer’s conflict see. Watch with Him one bitter hour; Turn not from His griefs away; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. Calvary’s mournful mountain climb; There adoring at his feet, Mark that miracle of time, God’s own sacrifice complete. ‘It is finished!’ hear him cry; Learn from Jesus Christ to die.” Mr. Kern in “The History of Hymns” writes: “James Montgomery, considered one of the most important hymn writers of the English ...

Faith Briefs for April 7

Stations of the Cross led by Bishop Zielinski on Good Friday moved to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity NEW ULM – Due to predicted icy conditions of the path of the Way of the Cross shrine in New Ulmon Good Friday, April 7, the Most Rev. Chad W. Zielinski, bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm, will lead the Stations of the Cross at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm at 3 p.m. The Stations of the Cross is a Catholic devotion that retraces the final moments of Jesus Christ before his death. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. West Virginia atheist inmate sues over ...

Let there be light

Consider this “true” story of three deer hunters, one big buck and a lesson learned. “A doctor, a lawyer and a pastor go out deer hunting. Along comes a big buck, and they all three shoot. Success! But then an argument ensues as to who actually shot the deer. The lawyer says, ‘I am the trained marksman and a professional litigator. I shot the deer.’ The doctor says, ‘I think I got him. But let me do a careful anatomical investigation.’ In just three minutes he proclaims: ‘Pastor, you obviously shot the deer; because the bullet went in one ear and out the other!’” ...

Faith Briefs for March 10

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1291 meeting will be after the 5:30 pm Mass on Monday in Carlin Hall. Please plan to join in with fellowship and an informative evening. Lenten luncheons in Slayton Court Queen of Peace is serving lunch during Lent on Thursdays at Divine Mercy Hall, St. Ann’s Church, Slayton, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu includes sandwich, salads, and assorted desserts. March 16 is a barbecue sandwich, and March 23 is a pork loin sandwich, with cheesy potatoes Take-outs are available by calling 507-227-6519 ‘A Catholic View ...

Faith Briefs for Feb. 10

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be having their monthly meeting in Carlin Hall following the 5:30 p.m. Monday Mass. There will be a wine and cheese party. Vatican touts new memoir by Benedict XVI’s 2nd secretary VATICAN CITY (AP) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s second secretary came out with a new memoir Thursday, a light, photo-filled daily journal that sharply contrasts with the bombshell tell-all book published last month by the late German pope’s main assistant. “My Days With Benedict XVI” by Archbishop Alfred Xuereb is the latest ...

Faith Briefs for Jan. 6

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting will be after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday in Carlin Hall at Holy Redeemer Church. Antisemitic message projected on building in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An antisemitic message was projected onto a downtown building in Orlando, Florida, during the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Police said Wednesday that investigators are trying to determine who is responsible. Downtown Orlando attracted thousands of revelers welcoming in 2023 on Saturday night. “Chief Eric Smith does want the community to know that ...