Living legacy

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Thursday, March 16, 2017
NO HEADLINE
Several months ago the department in which I work was moved to a new area in the factory. One of the many adjustments I had to make was where I would sit with my friend for breaks and lunch. I know that seems minor in comparison to the challenges we all face each day, but it was important for us to...
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Thursday, March 09, 2017
What is your holy water?
I volunteer as a substitute teacher for the Religious Education program in our parish. I never know what age group I will have until they call me to take a class. The last time I was called, it happened to be the Kindergarten class. They were a lively bunch but well-behaved. I no...
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Thursday, March 02, 2017
It's time to heal the wounds of political discord
In these last few months, many people in our Catholic community have experienced the pain of having personal and professional relationships strained and even torn apart by angry political discord. A friend of mine recently confided that she blocked many of her parish friends on Facebook because the...
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
Journeys begin with questions

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Thursday, February 16, 2017
Hallmark movies: Lessons for a fuller life

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Thursday, February 09, 2017
Come a little closer
This past fall my husband and I, and a friend, took a vacation to Philadelphia. It was our first time visiting this historic city. I will admit I prefer to stay close to home most of the time; so visiting a new, unfamiliar place always gives me a bit of anxiety, especially if it is a big city. Usua...
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Thursday, February 02, 2017
Children are gifts from the Lord
“Certainly sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a reward” (Psalm 127:3, NABRE) Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in our Diocese from Jan. 29 through Feb 4. I was very blessed to have attended eight years of Catholic school in my small hometown. ...
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Finding an epiphany … with icing
An “epiphany” is a revealing moment that changes our perception. I have always loved the Feast of the Epiphany. When I think of the visitors kneeling before the Christ child with their gifts, I recall my own personal epiphanies – those times in my life when I was compelled t...
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
Make the world a better place
A few weeks ago my 7-year-old grandson was sick and had to miss a couple of days of school. By the time day two rolled around he was beginning to feel a little better and decided he needed a “to do” list. His mom took a picture of the list and sent it to me via text message. Among the m...
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Thursday, December 22, 2016