By Kathy Berken I think that I might be a racist. Let me explain. I’m a Catholic baby boomer Caucasian …Read More
Category: 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
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
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
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
By Kathy Berken I love Tom Hanks. He improves with each succeeding role, playing characters who show us how to …Read More
Kitchen Korner: Farmers Market is a mother/son tradition
By Jayne Sherry Farewell to summer, my wonderful readers! It ended much too soon as far as I’m concerned. So …Read More












