Mr. Rogers on Judgment, Need, and Holy Ground
Yesterday was the late Fred Rogers’ birthday, so it seems like a good time to reshare the speech he gave
Author: Tony Rossi
Eric Clayton on St. Ignatius, Cannonball Moments, and the Spirituality of ‘Star Wars’
Two of Eric Clayton’s great passions are Ignatian Spirituality and “Star Wars.” He has found his faith nurtured by St.
From Potted Plant to Flourishing Tree: Joy Marie Clarkson on Metaphors in Life and Faith
Joy Marie Clarkson had spent most of her life as a potted plant, but realized she was finally ready to
Meg Kissinger Shares Family’s Battles with Mental Illness to Move Others Toward Healing
In many ways, Meg Kissinger’s childhood was idyllic and Father Knows Best-ish. Growing up Irish Catholic in late 1950s/early 1960s
Embark on “A Pilgrimage of Light” This Advent and Christmas with Sister Ave Clark
Back when Sister Ave Clark was a special education teacher, her students made her an Advent wreath. Only it wasn’t
Chef Lidia Bastianich Celebrates Food, Family, and Faith for Her 25th Anniversary on PBS
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich is celebrating her 25th anniversary on PBS this year, and from the beginning, her
In Memory of His Daughter, Deacon Ed Shoener Brings God’s Love to Those with Mental Illness
Shame, stigma, and misconceptions surround the topic of mental illness, even in some church circles. For instance, there are some
On the Death and Spiritual Life of Matthew Perry
I woke up this morning, surprised by the news of Matthew Perry’s death. When his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the
Classic Post: Remembering “MASH” Actor William Christopher and His Portrayal of Father Mulcahy
I read on social media that today is the late “MASH” actor William Christopher’s birthday. I wrote the following post
Stephanie Saldaña on Refugees Preserving Faith, Kindness, and Their Homelands After War
On August 6th, 2014, the terrorist group ISIS attacked the city of Qaraqosh in Iraq, leading more than 40,000 people,
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