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Category: Features

Called and Gifted ‘opens our hearts’ to discover our gifts from God

Posted on Jul 17, 2025Jul 15, 2025 in Features
Called and Gifted ‘opens our hearts’ to discover our gifts from God

By Linda Casas Called and Gifted Lord, was it you calling me when I felt mercy for the man standing …Read More

The gift of silence – a week at Prairiewoods

Posted on Jul 10, 2025Jul 8, 2025 in Features
The gift of silence – a week at Prairiewoods

By Kim Novak Guest Column “Silence is God’s first language.”  — St. John of the Cross The gift of silence …Read More

Gratitude journaling for people on the go

Posted on Jul 10, 2025Jul 8, 2025 in Features
Gratitude journaling for people on the go

By Kathy Berken On Deck How many times have you heard people suggest that if you kept a gratitude journal, …Read More

Question Box: What did Jesus do before beginning his ministry?

Posted on Jul 3, 2025Jul 1, 2025 in Features
Question Box: What did Jesus do before beginning his ministry?

Q: What do we know about the life of Jesus between the time he was found in the temple at …Read More

Question Box: Clergy have authority and rights, but are servants first

Posted on Jun 26, 2025Jun 24, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Clergy have authority and rights, but are servants first

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q. What obedience is owed to one’s parish priest? A. While it is true …Read More

God’s consoling presence

Posted on Jun 26, 2025Jun 24, 2025 in Features
God’s consoling presence

By Jenna Ebener A reflection I have been more aware of the spiritual world since my demonic experience in March.  …Read More

Question Box: Use of Communion rails in churches

Posted on Jun 19, 2025Jun 17, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Use of Communion rails in churches

Q. When on vacation recently we went to a church that still had and used a Communion rail. Are Communion …Read More

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