Column: When exactly did Jesus rise from the dead?
by Father Mike Stubbs When we promise to do something in a couple of days, we do not always mean an exact period of 48 hours. Instead, we often mean “soon, in a short period…
Column: We are living in the age of the smear
by Michael Schuttloffel It is a common parlor game for political junkies to debate whether there ever really was a golden age of American political discourse, when orations of great eloquence and persuasive power would…
These quilters are sew talented
by Jill Ragar Esfeld jill@theleaven.org GARDNER — Divine Mercy parishioner Virginia Mackey was in a quandary; the last thing she wanted to do was ruin a priest’s vestment. But that was the possibility she faced…
The sign you’ve chosen well is internal peace
by Father Scott Wallisch Before I entered the seminary, I worked for an engineering firm as a structural engineer. The highlights of my four years in the practice were projects at Worlds of Fun, the…
Column: Thank the Lord for his gifts by giving gifts on your own
Throughout Lent, we focused our attention on our prayer life, our fasting and our almsgiving. Now it’s Easter and time to refresh. Renew. Recycle! We have been blessed with our Catholic faith. Let’s share it…
Lenten devotion a family affair
by Jessica Langdon jessica.langdon@theleaven.org LEAWOOD — “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” “It is finished.” The very words that congregations hear during…
Column: Keep in touch this Easter season
by Father Mark Goldasich Want to hear a touching story? During a recent conflict in the Middle East, a missionary watched a shepherd caring for his flock near an area where guns are fired. Every…
Grow west, young parish!
Growth spurs new Gardner hall construction by Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org GARDNER — If you want to know why Divine Mercy Parish here needs a new parish hall, just take a look to the southwest. Beyond…
Column: Blessed John Paul, the model of a fearless disciple
by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann I never thought that I would have the opportunity to meet a pope. It just never was on my radar screen of possibilities. Previous to 1997, I had a couple…
Column: Archbishop Emeritus Keleher shares memories of Blessed John XXIII
by Archbishop Emeritus James Patrick Keleher I will never forget this marvelous man elected pope in 1958 — the year Pius XII died. It happened to be the year I was ordained a priest and…