Lori Erickson notes that tracking her family history helped her discover the ancestral spirits that guide her today Rebecca Christian 04.09.2021 6:00 a.m. As I read the bewitching new book by Iowa City writer Lori Erickson, I thought of what George Bernard Shaw once said about genealogy: “ In fact, Dancing with Skeletons would be … Read more
Listen to this article If you’re in one of those work environments where Monday always seems like a bit of drama, this week can be especially emotional. (Hopefully you have the day off for Labor Day!) On Monday, two important aspects are precise – both the domination of social interaction and the usual love and … Read more
I had never prayed before when I was praying for salvation. When I was sixteen and hearing the gospel for the first time, I knew immediately that I wanted Jesus. And so I prayed and offered a Savior words that I hardly knew but that I was dying to follow. Quickly realizing that prayer was … Read more
“Be open,” Jesus commanded the deaf and mute Ephphatha. At first sight, the gospel speaks of the physical healing of the deaf and mute. 04.09.2021 Reflecting on our Sunday readings with Bro Lincoln Lee 23rd Sunday at normal time readings: Isaiah 35: 4-7a; James 2: 1-5; Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37 I couldn’t help but giggle … Read more
About today Readings St. Robert Bellarmine. Day of repentance 1 Timothy 6: 2-12. Happy the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! – Psalm 48 (49): 6-10, 17-20. Luke 8: 1-3. We didn’t bring anything into the world and we can’t make anything out of it Two millennia after St. Paul’s letter to … Read more
What should we do with it? Breath prayer Inhalation: old wise manExhale: what should we think of it? saying The good is never finished.– Tanzanian proverb Muslim wisdom The best people are those who are useful to others.– The Prophet Muhammad Literary wisdom We can only say that we are alive in those moments when … Read more
On this Labor Day, let us remember the power of prayer over our work. Whether you have a job you love, have trouble at work, or lose your job, God has a plan and a purpose in your life for this time of year. Prayer can have a major impact on our work and our … Read more
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Lil Greenhouse Grill is a charming “Lil” eatery in the heart of Overtown, said managing partner Nicole Gates. “Many wonder where you got the ‘Lil’ from. Well, it’s because we’re smaller than little, as you can see. It’s Lil, ”she said. CONTINUE READING: Appeal encourages new round of Florida school masks With … Read more
In honor of Grandparents Day is Loyola Press give away five copies of Sharing the Wisdom of Time to happy readers. Take part for your chance of winning. Sharing the Wisdom of Time gathers wisdom from elders from more than 30 countries. This beautiful book by Pope Francis and his friends is the inspiration for … Read more
There is no need to strive to be with God as God is always with us – in our world and in creation. Growing up in a Middle Eastern / Italian family in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, my favorite book at school was the religion textbook My Way To God. English wasn’t my first … Read more