In any case, the burning bush is a significant sign of God’s presence. It is the way that God is revealed to Moses. This encounter makes that spot holy ground. That is why God calls out to Moses, “Come no nearer! Remove the...
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Column: Do you see what they see?
It’s a reminder that ultimately I’m not in control of things — not of the weather certainly, but also not of my life. God is. These events of nature are a time to remember that and to shift our perspective when our plans are...
Paola school leaps ahead in technology
It’s just one example of “great things happening in small schools,” he said.
Medical workers called to evangelize in suffering world
“I love the sense of solidarity as we all try to deliver health care as a ministry — not just as a job, but as a ministry,” she said. “I really appreciated the sense of solidarity of the struggle that these are perilous times...
‘Standard’ reproductive care not the only answer, says doctor
A growing number of women are feeling dissatisfied, frustrated and abandoned by doctors practicing standard reproductive health care.
Bishop Ward students called to connect as ‘international citizens’
Not only will it offer new learning opportunities to students in Uganda, it will give students in Kansas City, Kan., new experiences.
FOCUS broadens mission from college to communities
“It’s really taking it into your life — because that’s also where we need it — in the workplace, in our schools, in our parishes, on the streets,” she added.
Confession experiences a rebirth
Benedictine College sees scores of students take advantage of the sacrament By Sara Stacey Special to The Leaven ATCHISON — Benedictine College here has an interesting problem. The confession lines are too long. And they grow...
Column: Confession can fuel conversion of heart, renewal of faith
If the devout frequent reception of the sacrament of penance by the parishioners of Ars in the early 19th century could trigger a renewal of the faith and the conversion of many hearts, the same can happen in northeast Kansas at...
Celebrating sisterhood
But all had a connection to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison.