By Patricia Majher Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns! If you have no daughters, Pray give them to your sons! One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns! Remember this nursery rhyme? Taught to countless generations of school children in America and abroad, it celebrates [...]
By Michelle DiFranco The crown remains the most classic symbol of a king. And many kings of old believed in the adage, “The greater the king, the fancier the crown.” But of course, history has proven that correlation doesn’t hold up. The greatest king of all wore a crown made of simple woven thorns. Elvis [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
… and your Father who sees … (Mt 6:6) By Sheri Wohlfert Lent is almost upon us. Welcome to that time of year when we set out with all our hearts to grow in holiness. For me, it’s easy to look at the road to holiness and feel a little overwhelmed because I get so off [...]
By Peter Burak “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep [...]
Credit: Aaron Joseph By Father Joe Krupp Dear Father Joe: Every time I go to confession, I seem to say the same things. It is very discouraging to me and I don’t know what to do. First, let me suggest that you do know what to do because you are going to confession. [...]
