By Barb Arland-Fye My friend Helene and I met for a late lunch last week at one of the few …Read More
Category: People
Persons, places and things: Re-living the story of St. Francis’ death
Golden strands of sunlight slipped gently into the night as our group of 11 began the Transitus of St. Francis …Read More
Persons, places and things: In the arms of a rocking chair
My mom and I were reminiscing recently about her grandma, Elizabeth, a woman whose warm smile and welcoming arms filled …Read More
Nightly prayer brought ‘Mary to life’
By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Father Steve Gibson, C.S.C., greeted a busload of pilgrims traveling with The Catholic Messenger Pilgrimage to …Read More
A reflection on love and suffering
By Fr. Jeff Belger For The Catholic Messenger Last week, the Church celebrated two days using the theme of suffering: …Read More
Lost and found on Blarney grounds | Persons, places and things
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor A gentle rain fell, creating a rhythmic sound as it tapped the emerald green leaves of …Read More
On pilgrimage in Ireland | Persons, places and things
By Barb Arland-Fye Editor On a misty morning walk along a path lined with trees and manicured hedges in County …Read More













