Receiving one-on-one spiritual direction is useful and necessary, but getting spiritual direction from a group of peers — just opening your heart to those who’ve been there, done that, and truly care about you — takes it to a...
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Missouri bishop sends thanks for Joplin help
“Going to Joplin made a lasting impression on me,” said Beth Renfro. “I have never seen devastation like they have suffered. It puts life in perspective and reminds me of the value of serving others. I will definitely go back to...
Two Times a Charm
The archbishop bid goodbye to the principal under the 2009 School of Excellence banner. It will soon be joined by a new banner, proclaiming Resurrection as the 2011 School of Excellence.
Column: Archbishop carries on old family tradition
In my prayer on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, I thanked my Dad for choosing my Mom, for giving me life, for making me a Cardinals fan, and for giving me the gift of my Catholic faith.
They’ve got spirit, yes, they do . . .
“Scott has taught me and continues to teach me through this epic struggle that every day is important,” said Deacon Nearmyer, “to tell the people around you that you love them and to just squeeze, squeeze the most out of life...
Welcome to the family
Deacon Tony Zimmerman knows the challenges involved, but he also knows the beauty that comes with marriage and family life. As the new lead consultant for the office of marriage and family life, he hopes to emphasize the...
Cemetery monuments symbolize value of young lives
Two new monuments at a cemetery here are reminders of the dignity of human life and a comfort for those who mourn lost children, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann.
Topeka parish blesses ground for rosary garden
The experience of working with others to make the rosary garden a reality has brought home the importance not only of community, but also of faith.
Education community honors Sister of Charity
Sister Vickie Perkins made a promise when her order, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, asked her to become the founding president of an innovative inner-city Catholic school. She promised she’d stay long enough to see the...
‘Mary’s choice’
Dr. Melissa Colbern, a member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Topeka, was meditating during eucharistic adoration in June when a thought came to her: “Mary’s choice.”