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
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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
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,
CNN’s John Blake Finds Family’s Racial Divide Healed Through Love, Humility, and St. Jude
With the sharp increase in racial tensions in the United States over the last few years, getting people to move
Luke Russert on Processing Grief, the Power of Aloneness, and the Communion of Saints
After NBC news legend Tim Russert passed away unexpectedly in 2008, his son Luke did his best to stay strong
New Film Explores the Peace and Rest We Can Find Through a Renewed Practice of Sabbath
When we look at religious history, God introduced the concept of Sabbath to humanity thousands of years ago in the
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