Kissing Romance Goodbye
By Rose Sweet Only the chaste man and the chaste woman are capable of real love. —Karol Wojtyla (St John Paul II)[i] I fell in love for the first time when I was seventeen. [...]
Creating Delicious Memories
By Sharon Wilson This Mother’s Day marks 8 years since my mother succumbed to cancer. I miss her and think of her often. When I think of my mom, my mind usually turns to food or the family [...]
Jesus I Trust in You: Putting Out Your Net
By Allison Gingras “If you are going to trust God, then trust God.” These wise words were spoken often by my beloved spiritual director, Deacon Jerry Ryan; who passed away in January. [...]
A Bounty Like No Other
By Allison Gingras St. Matthew’s Gospel, of the four Gospels, alone uses this particular verse in telling of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants: “Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be [...]
“What do you want…?”
By Heidi Hess Saxton What is your strongest memory of your wedding day? For me, it was the music. I was a week shy of my thirty-fifth birthday the day I clutched my father’s arm at the back [...]
From the Vine ~ Tears of Gratitude at That Moment
By Crystal Crocker “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke 23:42) My friend leaned over and said, “I always cry at weddings and funerals.” I smiled back through a tear, “Me [...]
From the Vine ~ Your Call to Fruitfulness
By Sarah Christmyer “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: I, the LORD, watch over it.” (Isaiah 27:2-3) We came around the corner of our [...]
From the Vine ~ Summertime Vigilance
By Crystal Crocker “Be sober, be vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 Summer is a wonderful time for [...]
From the Vine ~ Love, Liberia and the Cross
LOVE, LIBERIA AND THE CROSS! by Mary Lou McCall True love flows from the cross! I was reminded of that universal truth this morning after a conversation with my oldest son Johnny who is in his [...]
