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Category: Opinion

The importance of prayer

Posted on Oct 30, 2025Oct 28, 2025 in Editorials
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

Appendicitis and solidarity

Posted on Oct 30, 2025Oct 28, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Appendicitis and solidarity

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

Letters to the Editor – Oct. 30, 2025

Posted on Oct 30, 2025Oct 28, 2025 in Letters

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

Letters to the editor – Oct. 23, 2025

Posted on Oct 23, 2025Oct 21, 2025 in Letters

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

Finding God amid the mess

Posted on Oct 23, 2025Oct 21, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Finding God amid the mess

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

Christianity is a team sport

Posted on Oct 16, 2025Oct 14, 2025 in Editorials
Christianity is a team sport

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

Beyond busy: a reflection on retreat

Posted on Oct 16, 2025Oct 14, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Beyond busy: a reflection on retreat

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

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