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Evangelist Pete Burak ‘Stands Up’ for His Faith
By Jennifer Delvaux Pete Burak’s story begins with warm memories of baseball, camp, family and school. That is, until the age of 8, when an injury left Pete with the prognosis that he would not be able to throw a ball for some time. After a few weeks of struggling to accept the dramatic shift, [...]
Marriage Matters: He Says ‘I Had an Emotional Relationship via Facebook’
By Steve and Bridget Patton A few years ago, I had this Facebook relationship. I apologized, she said she forgives me and I've been faithful ever since. But she won't let it go. She says: Now I can’t trust him I just don't know how I can ever trust him again. It was very hurtful. [...]
On Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Priest Shares His Own Quest for Freedom
Story by Shelley Wolf Credit: Aaron Joseph This year marks the 45th anniversary of the “Fall of Saigon” – April 30, 1975 – when the Communist North Vietnamese overtook the capital city of South Vietnam. While it’s celebrated today as “Reunification Day” in the now united country of Vietnam, it continues to be [...]
Rebecca Recognizes God’s Hand In Her Life
By Mary Gates Credit: Mike Frieseman Rebecca Berkemeier is moved as she recounts the ways God has blessed her life. A senior at Jackson Lumen Christi High School, Rebecca credits her parents for laying the foundation she needed to know God and to recognize his hand in her life. “Growing up, I was [...]
New Program to Report Sexual Misconduct Involving U.S. Bishops Launched
New Program to Report Sexual Misconduct Involving U.S. Bishops Launched Hartford – In May 2019, Pope Francis released his apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”) to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability in the global Catholic Church. Vos estis calls upon the metropolitan archbishops [...]