Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be part of something that turned out to be very special.
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Column: Our new health care law – what now?
The recently passed health care law represents the largest expansion of the killing of unborn babies, via federal funding of abortion, since Roe v. Wade.
Column: Every child deserves unconditional love
As a small child growing up in the Baptist church, Sunday school classes were all about Bible stories and songs.
Column: Jesus’ commandment is made new in us
How many times have you heard this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35?
Column: “Have a ‘tree’-mendous day
"I think that I shall never see..."
Runnin’ Revs race to thrilling finish
The Runnin’ Revs might not be in the same league as LeBron James.
Scouts fill cathedral for annual awards Mass
by Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The word to the wise passed down the Scouting grapevine was this: If you want a seat at the annual Scouting Awards Mass at St. Peter Cathedral here on April 25, you had...
Column: Five-year pontificate has thus far been one of surprises
Recently, I read a biography of St. Catherine of Siena who lived in the 14th century.
No bridge too far
It was an unusual sight — a woman walking across the Wyandotte Street Bridge — that caused Matt Ross and his son Skylar to look back in the truck’s rearview mirrors as they drove past.
Column: Catholic teaching shines light on nutrition/hydration issues
In recent years, some medical practitioners have suggested that death from dehydration may not be such an unpleasant way for patients to die.