Many Catholics would be confused to realize that the eve of All Saints’ Day is celebrated in some churches as Reformation Day and is dedicated to Martin Luther. On October 31, 1517, the then Augustinian monk Martin Luther is said to have posted his theses on the church door in Wittenberg out of indignation at … Read more
Most people would assume that pearls of water as tiny as the heads of a pin are useless and worthless. But when you add water, they flicker until they are the size of large marbles. They are translucent and brightly colored. When fully saturated, they are used in vases to hold flowers. The dry pearls … Read more
Ich bin keine Schneiderin. Aber als ich in der High School war, überredeten mich Freunde, einen Hauswirtschaftskurs zu besuchen, der angeblich nur wenig Nähen hatte. Ich war zuversichtlich, dass ich mich durch diesen Abschnitt hindurch schlängeln konnte. Ich rechnete jedoch nicht mit einer sehr entschlossenen Lehrerin, die davon überzeugt zu sein schien, dass sie mir … Read more
In difficult times, it’s often easy to lose focus and not even know who to turn to. We feel desperate, overwhelmed, burdened with everyday worries. And it is precisely in these moments, even if we are not fully aware, that God is with us, close and wants to remind us of how much he cares … Read more
Author Barbara Lee’s new book, Answering God’s Call: A Scripture-Based Journey for Older Adults, focuses on listening to God’s call in the later years of life. Barbara says, “All of the people mentioned in this book are examples of God-centered responses to the challenges older adults face in our time.” Barbara spoke to Mary McGinnity … Read more
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) June 23, 2021 “God’s Poetic Moments Inside”: an honest and cumbersome compilation of heartfelt poems and short stories that arose from the author’s memorable moments in her life. This book is a perfect blend of elegance, wisdom and wit. “God’s Poetic Moments Within” is the creation of published author Catherine M. Burns, … Read more