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The importance of prayer

By Dan Russo Editorial One of the most inspiring stories in the nation this week is that of Sophia Forchas. …Read More

By Sarah Callahan Gray Space Graces As I write this, I am recovering from an appendectomy. A week ago, life …Read More

Embrace the ancient and new To the editor: “Late have I loved you, O Beauty so ancient, and so new.” …Read More

Medicare for all To the Editor: The editorial in the Messenger (10/7/25) introduced me to Dan Russo as editor. Welcome …Read More

By John Cooper Guest Column “Dear John, Hello. My life is a mess. One of my children is hooked on …Read More

By Dan Russo Editorial This week the world mourns the loss of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. The team chaplain …Read More

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! Every once in a while, there’s a coincidence in my life that seems …Read More