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Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes

This is the text of the Christopher News Note “Walking in Someone Else’s Shows.” If you would like a hard

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

In many ways, Meg Kissinger’s childhood was idyllic and Father Knows Best-ish. Growing up Irish Catholic in late 1950s/early 1960s

Shame, stigma, and misconceptions surround the topic of mental illness, even in some church circles. For instance, there are some

Many people know the story of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson, who lay the groundwork for those struggling through alcoholism

UPDATED: This episode of “Christopher Closeup” includes a tribute to Father Catoir beginning at 13:39. ———————————————————————- It is with sadness

UPDATE APRIL 19, 2024: Tragically, Mandisa was found dead in her home yesterday. We offer our prayers and condolences for

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Kristin Chenoweth has been captivating audiences with her incomparable voice and comedic flair for more

(Trigger warning: this post deals with the topic of suicide.) Maurice Benard has spent nearly 30 years portraying “General Hospital’s”

(The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Fighting Depression, Finding Hope” You can request a hard copy