Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta loved her lepers, as well as the other sick and dying she lifted from the gutters.
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A blessing to each other
“We have learned so much ourselves about the Jewish faith and Jewish culture through him,” said his mother. “I think it has strengthened our faith. The Jewish and Christian people share a lot of common ground.”
Column: While words of the Mass will change, the mystery will not
by Michael Podrebarac Most of us are aware by now that, in a little over a year — Nov. 27, 2011, to be exact — the words we use to pray the Mass are going to change. The nearly 10-year translation process is finally complete, and...
Teachers must aspire to witness Christ to those they encounter
by Kathy O’Hara The staff of the archdiocesan office of Catholic schools has spent most of the summer preparing for the upcoming year. As has been our focus for the past decade, we continue to emphasize the Catholicity of...
Columnist to see firsthand the church at work in Africa
The parable of the Good Samaritan be summed up simply: My neighbor is anyone in need, and I’m to love him as I love myself. Applied globally, current-day Catholics call this concept solidarity, and solidarity is why I am...
Take some steps to grow in your faith
Spend a little time dreaming. Imagine something that you’ve always wanted to learn about, especially with regard to your faith. Then make that dream a reality by adding prayer, planning and determination.
Heading home to Holy Trinity
With apologies to Thomas Wolfe and a nod of the head to Jon Bon Jovi, clearly, you can go home again.
Changing of the guard
For the first time in three decades, there will be a new face at the head of the Johnson and Wyandotte County Catholic Youth Organization this fall.
One step at a time
Father Mike Stubbs set to begin a 451-mile pilgrimage by Father Mike Stubbs A journey of 451 miles begins with a single step. For me, that step meant preparing for my pilgrimage. First, I selected the gear that I would carry on...
Rocky Mountain high
It was at the Keyhole, nearly 13,200 feet up Longs Peak in Colorado, when Father Mitchel Zimmerman thought that he might be walking into a problem.