In the Community

“O come all ye faithful…” These past few weeks the words of those familiar but ancient Christmas carols have invited me to think far beyond the hubbub that can come with the Christmas season.

The Mystery and the Spirit of Christmas

For a long time, I’d assumed that Bethlehem was a bustling, prosperous city; the key word being, “assumed”. Then years ago, I discovered that wasn’t always the case but I didn’t pursue the matter any farther.

St. Nicholas stories and staying jolly

How to influence opponents and win friends

Of all the festivities and traditions of this time of year, I’ve always most enjoyed the sense of joyfulness: Perfect strangers exchanging smiles and Christmas wishes; letters and phone calls from friends and families; concerts, as well as uplifting

If there’s one expression we all probably have heard as a child, as a parent or as a grandparent, it`s ``Don`t touch!`` Sometimes spoken as a warning, it can prevent burns or cuts or even disciplinary consequences.

Jesus and the sum of our lives

Quality versus quantity in our spiritual lives

A gentleman who rides the same bus as I, is an avid history buff. He reads constantly and any conversation usually centers around that topic. One morning he told me his latest focus is on “The Age of Enlightenment.