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Category: Features

Drowning in a world of distractions

Posted on Oct 18, 2018Oct 17, 2018 in Features
Drowning in a world of distractions

By Deacon Derick Cranston I was swimming, about 50 yards from the shoreline, when I began to sink. The icy …Read More

Finding a realistic prescription for peace

Posted on Oct 11, 2018Oct 10, 2018 in Features
Finding a realistic prescription for peace

By Kathy Berken Restlessness is one of the most prevalent concerns of people that I work with in spiritual direction. …Read More

Pull over for the moose

Posted on Sep 27, 2018Sep 26, 2018 in Features
Pull over for the moose

By Jenna Ebener It was 6:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning. Normally I would be sleeping in, but my dad …Read More

Christmas card contest now open

Posted on Sep 27, 2018Sep 26, 2018 in Features

We invite youths in grades K-6 in our diocese to participate in our annual contest to create a 2018 Christmas …Read More

Edge of 30: Finding joy in my household

Posted on Sep 20, 2018Sep 19, 2018 in Features
Edge of 30: Finding joy in my household

By Lindsay Steele A good friend of mine once offered an interesting perspective on the challenges of money management. “Most …Read More

How to have a God experience

Posted on Sep 13, 2018Sep 12, 2018 in Features
How to have a God experience

By Kathy Berken Many people I have worked with over the years in spiritual direction share with me their struggle …Read More

Do your part to expand the kingdom of heaven

Posted on Sep 6, 2018Sep 5, 2018 in Features
Do your part to expand the kingdom of heaven

By Jourdan Reynolds As we approach the launch of Vision 20/20, I would like to share my thoughts on another …Read More

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