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Category: Features

Vocations is a team sport

Posted on Nov 10, 2016Nov 9, 2016 in Features
Vocations is a team sport

By Fr. Thom Hennen Like many people, I found myself paying more attention to professional baseball this year, especially during …Read More

Would you call me a racist for this?

Posted on Nov 3, 2016Nov 2, 2016 in Features
Would you call me a racist for this?

By Kathy Berken I think that I might be a racist. Let me explain. I’m a Catholic baby boomer Caucasian …Read More

Called and gifted: sharing your gifts

Posted on Nov 3, 2016Nov 2, 2016 in Features
Called and gifted: sharing your gifts

By Rose Strickland It sounded so intriguing — Called and Gifted. After much thought, I decided to go outside of …Read More

Pilgrimage brings priest to tears in Mexico

Posted on Nov 1, 2016Nov 30, 2016 in Features
Pilgrimage brings priest to tears in Mexico

Last month, I wrote a column for The Catholic Messenger saying that I was going to Sahuayo, a city in …Read More

Martyrs a source of strength, renewal

Posted on Oct 27, 2016Oct 26, 2016 in Features
Martyrs a source of strength, renewal

By Fr. Bernie Weir The Sisters of Humility taught at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Albia. They had a huge …Read More

Show enthusiasm through self-improvement

Posted on Oct 27, 2016Oct 26, 2016 in Features
Show enthusiasm through self-improvement

By Jenna Ebener I have been a school social worker for more than a year at a school for students …Read More

Tom Hanks has excellent sight

Posted on Oct 13, 2016Oct 12, 2016 in Features
Tom Hanks has excellent sight

By Kathy Berken I love Tom Hanks. He improves with each succeeding role, playing characters who show us how to …Read More

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