Column: Look for ways to encounter the divine in your everyday life
I recently served as deacon at my very good friend’s funeral.
How do you manage ‘God’s money’?
Managing money — for everyone in all stages of life — is really a matter of good stewardship, said Coon.
Pope pans ‘bitter peppers’ for Year of Consecrated Life
Pope Francis has called the church to celebrate the gifts of those in religious orders by proclaiming the Year of Consecrated Life, from Nov. 30, the First Sunday of Advent, to Feb. 2, 2016, the…
Column: Help our families transform our culture
The first Friday of Advent, I glanced at the front page of The Leaven featuring a photograph of four children gathered around an Advent wreath.
Help for the homeless
Churches launch Leavenworth homeless shelter by Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org LEAVENWORTH — The churches of Leavenworth aren’t waiting for a tragedy to happen. “No one in our community has died as a result of severe weather,…
Celebrating with Pope Francis
Father Anthony Lickteig knew nothing of the massive surprise that was in the works for him until the letter arrived — an invitation from Pope Francis’ personal secretary.
Column: Give the gift that can last a lifetime
I encourage you to give the present that can last a lifetime, the gift of a Catholic education.
Column: Seeing hope where others don’t
by Ken Williams I am often asked how our employees and volunteers stay positive when surrounded by so much poverty and personal struggle in our local communities. The work of Catholic Charities and our parish…
Column: Abraham set the bar for trust in God
Although we may not descend from Abraham by blood, we recognize him as “our father in faith.”
Column: It should be a very good 2015
With that in mind, here are some of my New Year’s resolutions.