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Category: Features

Living Our Lady of Fatima’s call to daily conversion

Posted on May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 in Features
Living Our Lady of Fatima’s call to daily conversion

By Fr. William Kneemiller Guest column In January, the guest column writer John Oven wrote an inspirational update on the …Read More

Lessons from trees

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Features
Lessons from trees

By Kim Novak Unfolding Spirit I sit in the comfort of my home this sunny, cool morning, listening to the …Read More

‘God’s name leads to God’s true nature’

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Features
‘God’s name leads to God’s true nature’

By Kathy Berken On Deck What is God’s name? Sounds like a silly question, but it is what Moses asked …Read More

Classmate of Bishop Franklin reflects on 70+ years of friendship

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Features
Classmate of Bishop Franklin reflects on 70+ years of friendship

Fr. Lou Leonhardt Guest Column The fall of 1951 started as no other in our lives. In September, I met …Read More

Time to pursue or to pause

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Features
Time to pursue or to pause

By Jenna Ebener A reflection One of my favorite book and movie series is “Harry Potter.” In the seventh movie, …Read More

Pilgrimage to Ireland bolsters Milford man’s gratitude, faith

Posted on Apr 23, 2026Apr 21, 2026 in Features
Pilgrimage to Ireland bolsters Milford man’s gratitude, faith

By Mike Gannon Guest Column My wife and I were blessed to go on a recent pilgrimage to Ireland with …Read More

An ‘eye-opening’ experience with Bishop Franklin

Posted on Apr 23, 2026Apr 21, 2026 in Features
An ‘eye-opening’ experience with Bishop Franklin

One of my early conversations with Bishop William Franklin as managing editor of The Catholic Messenger took place in the …Read More

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