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J.C.'s Stride, by Joyce Coronel
Tender moment inspires gratitude for priests
You’ve probably received those ads in the mail that feature an immaculately arranged garage with beautiful flooring and custom cabinetry. Our family’s garage would be more like the “before” picture. A wrecked car that my husband and son plan to resurrect, bikes with flat tires and assorted junk piles are testaments to our lengthy to-do list.
A Better View, by Chris Benguhe
Trip down memory lane reminds us of life’s meaning
Lent used to be the time for Catholics to reflect on our past so we could make a brand new start at Easter. But reflecting on the past, even looking forward to the future, gets a real bum rap nowadays. Pop psychologists say to live in the moment, move on and let go of the past.
Wholly Family, by Mary Moore
Springtime is here: Time for pruning our spiritual weeds
It’s weed season, which means a few things in the Moore household. First, it means a blessed ignorance dominates our work outside since our children do not realize how much a landscape maintenance company could earn by doing the same work they will do for a toy from the Dollar Store.
Catholic Charities, by Paul Martodam
Bringing our challenges into focus: How counselors help us see a way through life’s hardships
If you have ever held an object — say, a coin, a key or a marble—right up to your eye, you’ve probably noticed two things: it’s difficult to see the object clearly — and it’s difficult to see anything else.
Senior Living, by Guy Mikkelsen
Having and sharing 'the right stuff' with others
As a young boy, I lived in a neighborhood with lots of kids and many watchful, caring adults. I have particularly vivid recollections of one fascinating personality. “Aunt Lil,” as we came to call her, was a bundle of energy. She was the life of every neighborhood gathering and maintained a wide circle of devoted friends. Her large front porch was a magnet for the kids in the neighborhood who loved to assemble there, share all the exciting news in their lives and hear her lively advice.
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