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Category: Features

Praying Psalm 91: God’s protection

Posted on Jan 23, 2025Jan 21, 2025 in Features
Praying Psalm 91: God’s protection

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer There is surely no grander statement of faith in God than Psalm 91. It is …Read More

As time goes on it becomes more valuable

Posted on Jan 23, 2025Jan 21, 2025 in Features
As time goes on it becomes more valuable

By Brennen Schmertmann Fatherhood in Real Time Fatherhood is tough. I could end the column right there and every dad …Read More

Question Box: Why is the blood of Christ optional at churches?

Posted on Jan 16, 2025Jan 14, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Why is the blood of Christ optional at churches?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q. Why do some Catholic churches offer the chalice, or blood of Christ, at …Read More

Shopper encounters humility and an angel

Posted on Jan 16, 2025Jan 14, 2025 in Features
Shopper encounters humility and an angel

By Kathy Berken On Deck   Does this seem familiar? You’re in a rush and need to stop at the …Read More

Question Box: Jubilee Year 2025 pilgrimage sites in the diocese

Posted on Jan 9, 2025Jan 7, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Jubilee Year 2025 pilgrimage sites in the diocese

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: What is the Diocese of Davenport doing for the Jubilee Year? How can …Read More

Question Box: When was Jesus born?

Posted on Dec 19, 2024Dec 17, 2024 in Features
Question Box: When was Jesus born?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: I have heard that Jesus may have been born at a different time …Read More

Breath prayer: let God in and let go of your fears

Posted on Dec 19, 2024Dec 17, 2024 in Features
Breath prayer: let God in and let go of your fears

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer When asked the question about where God is, an ancient sage said simply, “God is …Read More

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