(August 22, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Bridget Ryder) Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but half are too polluted for swimming and fishing. Gov. Mark Dayton wants that to change, and he’s calling on Minnesotans to … Continue reading
Clean Water
Making Sure Our Water Works
The ubiquity of water in the most essential acts of human life makes it unlike any other substance. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms, “by its very nature, water cannot be treated as just another commodity among many.” … Continue reading
Making Sure Our Water Works
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it can be easy to take water for granted—it is literally all around us, even more so in the rainy month of April. But as the recent water crises in Flint, Michigan, and the … Continue reading
Novena: Care for Creation
Day 4 Daily Novena Prayer Virgin Mary, patroness of America, Please prepare our hearts as we take part in this year’s elections. Help us to humbly receive the wisdom of the Church, and to accept the importance of Her teachings … Continue reading
Minnesota Legislative Candidate Questionnaire
(Download a PDF version) (Download a Microsoft Word version) ***Make sure to fill in the candidate’s name and your parish name IN THE INTRODUCTION*** Dear _____________________: I attend _________________ parish in your district. My faith provides me with the principles … Continue reading