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October 7, 2025 Books / Catholic / Christian / Faith / God / Grief / Mental Health / Peacemaking / Uncategorized

Sister Ave Clark on ‘Sewing’ and ‘Sowing’ Good Deeds with Joy and Hope

Life isn’t fair. It was only after acknowledging that fact that Sister Ave Clark was able to move through the

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September 12, 2025 Catholic / Christian / Faith / God / Mercy / Peacemaking / Uncategorized

‘The Way of Love is Paved One Thought, Word, Gesture, or Kindness at a Time”

In his letter to the Colossians, St. Paul wrote, “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion,

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December 11, 2024 Books / Children's books / Christian / Mental Health / Mental Illness / Uncategorized

God’s Whispers Lead Us to Our Truest Purpose: An Interview with Kathy Izard

Since childhood, Kathy Izard felt like she was being called to do something important with her life. She mostly ignored

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November 13, 2024 Books / Catholic / Faith / God / Mercy / Peacemaking / Special needs / trauma / Uncategorized

After 61 Years as a Nun, Sister Ave Clark Still Serves as a Vehicle of Joy and Grace to Others

As a child, Sister Ave Clark decided that she either wanted to be a Rockette or a nun. Her mother

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August 8, 2023 Aging / Books / Faith / Health / Senior Citizens / Uncategorized

Healthy Aging Requires a Higher Goal Than Joy: An Interview with Marcy Cottrell Houle

Marcy Cottrell Houle spent many years caring for her aging parents as they endured numerous health problems. But it wasn’t

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April 18, 2023 Alzheimer's Disease / Caregiving / Christian / Dementia / Faith / God / Grief / trauma / Uncategorized

Elizabeth Humphreys’ Personal Mission to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Elizabeth Humphreys was filled with anger about her once vibrant and intelligent mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s. That anger bled into

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March 27, 2023 Caregiving / Catholic / Faith / God / Grief / Uncategorized

Through Triumphs and Tragedies, Marie Coronel Found Light in God, Family, and the Padres

Two things were staples in Marie Coronel’s home when she was growing up: Catholicism and rooting for the San Diego

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March 22, 2023 Books / Children's books / Faith / Family Comedy / Grief / Hallmark / Movie / TV / Uncategorized

74th Annual Christopher Awards for Books, TV, and Film Highlight Kindness, Courage, and Faith

NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 — The theme of people looking beyond their own needs to help others runs through

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October 26, 2022 Books / Catholic / Christian / Christmas / Uncategorized

Get Your Spiritual Thoughts Flowing in “Three Minutes a Day”

Yes, it’s that time of year again! I don’t mean pumpkin spice season—though it is that, too. What I’m referring

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September 20, 2022 Books / Catholic / Children's books / Christian / Disability / Inclusion / Uncategorized

Author Anitra Rowe Schulte is Building a Better World for Children with Disabilities

When Anitra Rowe Schulte gave birth to her first daughter, she wasn’t prepared for a child who was disabled, much

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About Tony Rossi

After graduating from St. John’s University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi (the guy on the left) found a job at the Catholic media organization, The Christophers, that allowed him to indulge his interest in religion, media, and pop culture. He served as The Christophers’ TV producer for 11 years, and is currently the organization’s Director of Communications. The job entails hosting and producing the radio show/podcast “Christopher Closeup,” writing and editing the syndicated “Light One Candle” column, producing and scriptwriting the annual Christopher Awards ceremony, and more.

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