The holiday season is just around the corner. I know this because at least one radio station has already switched over its format to Christmas carols and songs. But before the Christmas shopping season kicks into full gear, we...
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Conversion, not catastrophe, brings the kingdom
The practice of peace and justice in our relationships and our daily occupations doesn’t lend itself to Hollywood special effects. It’s hard, often unglamorous work that doesn’t register on the Richter scale. But this — and not a...
Hear! Hear! I celebrate another year
A birthday also means there’s a lot more life history to look back on and ponder. When I celebrated my 25th anniversary of ordination a few years back, I received a sort of “This Is Your Life” DVD. I watch that near my birthday...
Give peas a chance
EMPORIA — Concerned nutritionists have been pleading for years: Give peas a chance. One school is doing this . . . and more. Canned? Frozen? Fuggedaboutit. They’re growing their own veggies. Broccoli and school spirit, anyone?
Ongoing maintenance takes the despair out of repair
Do you worry about your house? Then consider the worries of Father Dan Gardner, pastor of All Saints Church here. Father Gardner has 11 structures to worry about — all of them brick, and all of them aging. He knows all about...
An angel’s assistance
A lot of people like to talk about helping women in crisis pregnancies. Members of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park are just doing it.
Witness to sainthood
Peterson said his prayer now is that he might be a holy mentor to others. “I believe through the grace of the Holy Spirit, we each are called to be just that,” he said.
When borne with faith and love, suffering can be redemptive
Christians have always understood suffering, whether inflicted by an enemy of the faith or by illness, as having redemptive power when borne with faith and love.
A shining light
“The office of Hispanic ministry looks forward to having a long and fruitful relationship with La Luz,” said Father Pat. “I find this to be a great moment to see Catholic Charities making a commitment to the people of the...
Program puts caring mentors in the classroom
“This program has truly made a difference in the Wyandotte County community by the generosity and dedication of these older adults who care about making a difference in the life of a child,” Melson said. “The Foster Grandparents...