Lifestyles
The Word: Making real changes in our lives
Late last year, after nearly 40 years of playing the soprano clarinet, I decided to switch up and ... Read more
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Lifestyles
The Word: What do we feed our souls?
Our family loves breakfast food. We like cinnamon rolls on a lazy Saturday morning, and eggs and bacon ... Read more
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The Word: “From one degree of glory to another”
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same ... Read more
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The Word: ACTS
Early in 1811 a young Frenchman, Jean Vianney, left his convalescent hospital bed to report to the recruiting ... Read more
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The Word: ‘Ye must press forward’
Happy New Year! Over the holiday break, I rode my bike on the High Bridge Trail. It had ... Read more
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The Word: More than a guest room
It’s a staple of the Christmas play we’ve probably seen before: kids in bathrobes as Mary and Joseph, ... Read more
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The Word: Wishing you a Christmas beyond all that you ask
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, ... Read more
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The Word: Godliness with contentment
Christmas 1819 did not shape up to be a very relaxing or celebratory feast day for Sister Philippine ... Read more
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The Word: ‘I am the Light of the World’
“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall ... Read more
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The Word: Keep being thankful
Monday morning, as I drove to the office, I hit play on my podcast app. I had downloaded ... Read more
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The Word: Christ is Coming
My family fosters dogs. What a joy it is to watch these traumatized dogs begin to live again ... Read more
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The Word: Is quoting the Bible hate speech?
Back on Friday, Sept. 15, there was a news broadcast covering the story of a woman from Finland ... Read more
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The Word: ‘In every thing give thanks’
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 ... Read more
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The Word: Jerusalem – A kingdom that cannot be shaken
The attack by Hamas terrorists on the country of Israel on the morning of October 7 has shaken ... Read more
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The Word: The body of Christ
It was a short climb to the mountain village of O’Cebreiro in Spain. I was hiking a 4-week-long ... Read more
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The Word: Recharging spiritual batteries
With the days getting shorter, I’m using a headlamp as I walk my dog in the dark predawn ... Read more
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The Word: Of donuts and yeast
“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” — ... Read more
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The Word: The Currency of the Kingdom
Forgiveness is the currency of God’s kingdom. The United States has the U.S. dollar and England has the ... Read more
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The Word: Let’s talk about angel guardians
In June 1916, military chaplain Father William Doyle was standing with some of his men in a battle ... Read more
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The Word: Sing the song you were meant to sing
The trees are quiet now. Late in summer, the cicadas begin their song, with the males “singing” to ... Read more
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The Word: Everyone matters
I didn’t grow up with siblings, but now I have two lively young children. I’m learning all sorts ... Read more
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The Word: Celebrating our place in God’s creation at work
Restaurants and streets are full again! Children are donning their new outfits and backpacks to return to the ... Read more
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The Word: Dying Christ’s death
In November 1640, two Jesuit priests trekked forth from their missionary base in Canada to evangelize a native ... Read more
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The Word: Always remembering Jesus Christ
Approaching the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ introduced the sacrament to commemorate His infinite atoning sacrifice ... Read more
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The Word: Facing Temptation: Applause
Last week, a church member asked me if I got butterflies in my stomach when I stood up ... Read more
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The Word: When slow is awesome
From the moment we feel the synapses of our brains beginning to connect the dots of our day ... Read more
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The Word: A heavenly mother?
Pennsylvania native Esther McCabe was the widowed mother of 11 sons who served in the armed forces in ... Read more