The sounds from silence
At the first in a weekly series of Lenten speakers in a Chicago church, the presenter was every bit informed, articulate and spiritually motivated. Much of what he said remains with me as I make my way on the journey and attempt to put into motion some of his recommendations to help pave the way for Easter.
: Feb 28, 2008
At the first in a weekly series of Lenten speakers in a Chicago church, the presenter was every bit informed, articulate and spiritually motivated. Much of what he said remains with me as I make my way on the journey and attempt to put into motion some of his recommendations to help pave the way for Easter.
: Feb 28, 2008
Melt your heart
From Fannie Mays to Frango Mints, Hershey bars to Hershey’s Kisses, there never seems to be a meltdown where chocolate is concerned. Whether it lifts your spirits, raises your cholesterol or packs on a few pounds, serious fans of the indescribably delicious sweet stuff find chocolate irresistible at every turn.
: Feb 14, 2008
From Fannie Mays to Frango Mints, Hershey bars to Hershey’s Kisses, there never seems to be a meltdown where chocolate is concerned. Whether it lifts your spirits, raises your cholesterol or packs on a few pounds, serious fans of the indescribably delicious sweet stuff find chocolate irresistible at every turn.
: Feb 14, 2008
New life from the rubble
When people of faith think of christenings, it usually conjures up an image involving infants, parents, godparents, in a church setting, with a clergyman, sacramental oil and water and more. When the U.S. Navy plans a christening, it’s about celebrating a different kind of new life—a ship fresh out of the yard and ready for launch—complete with a big bottle of bubbly, military brass, dignitaries and the media.
: Feb 11, 2008
When people of faith think of christenings, it usually conjures up an image involving infants, parents, godparents, in a church setting, with a clergyman, sacramental oil and water and more. When the U.S. Navy plans a christening, it’s about celebrating a different kind of new life—a ship fresh out of the yard and ready for launch—complete with a big bottle of bubbly, military brass, dignitaries and the media.
: Feb 11, 2008
Take it to the ballot box
Do you remember the first time you voted? Who was the individual that won your confidence, convincing you that he or she was the ticket to a sound economy and a world at peace? Did you feel an excitement that made you nearly breathless as you stood alone with a ballot and a feeling of empowerment?
: Jan 31, 2008
Do you remember the first time you voted? Who was the individual that won your confidence, convincing you that he or she was the ticket to a sound economy and a world at peace? Did you feel an excitement that made you nearly breathless as you stood alone with a ballot and a feeling of empowerment?
: Jan 31, 2008
Lessons learned on the journey
As we head into the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week, there are ever-present challenges to overcome and some changes to accept.
: Jan 25, 2008
As we head into the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week, there are ever-present challenges to overcome and some changes to accept.
: Jan 25, 2008
Word revelation
Sometimes the best way to take the collective pulse of the people is to look at the words that are most often bantered about in board rooms, coffeehouses, over lunch or on Internet blogs.
: Jan 17, 2008
Sometimes the best way to take the collective pulse of the people is to look at the words that are most often bantered about in board rooms, coffeehouses, over lunch or on Internet blogs.
: Jan 17, 2008
Making and breaking records
In the Diocese of Joliet another significant record was set by the people who live and work and worship across the 4,000 square miles of this Illinois region. This season the Explorer collected more than $24,000 in just four weeks for The Gift of Christmas.
: Jan 7, 2008
In the Diocese of Joliet another significant record was set by the people who live and work and worship across the 4,000 square miles of this Illinois region. This season the Explorer collected more than $24,000 in just four weeks for The Gift of Christmas.
: Jan 7, 2008
A shepherd’s tale
Once upon a time there was a shepherd by the name of William Alphonsus. When he was a child, everyone called him “Foncie” because there were already enough men in the family with one or more versions of the same moniker—be it William, Bill, Willy, Will, Liam—and even his middle name, Alphonsus, was a bit formal for a no-frills kind of guy like himself.
: Dec 20, 2007
Once upon a time there was a shepherd by the name of William Alphonsus. When he was a child, everyone called him “Foncie” because there were already enough men in the family with one or more versions of the same moniker—be it William, Bill, Willy, Will, Liam—and even his middle name, Alphonsus, was a bit formal for a no-frills kind of guy like himself.
: Dec 20, 2007
Wheels that make the wagon roll
Snow and ice might prohibit even the sturdiest of wagons from being navigated over neighborhood sidewalks across the Diocese of Joliet these frigid December days.
: Dec 14, 2007
Snow and ice might prohibit even the sturdiest of wagons from being navigated over neighborhood sidewalks across the Diocese of Joliet these frigid December days.
: Dec 14, 2007
Bridge builders
There’s a bridge for sale in a part of Crawford County known as the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin. Spanning the Kickapoo River as it meanders through the town of Soldiers Grove, the bridge—said to be close to 100 years old—hasn’t seen much traffic for the past 30 years or so.
: Dec 7, 2007
There’s a bridge for sale in a part of Crawford County known as the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin. Spanning the Kickapoo River as it meanders through the town of Soldiers Grove, the bridge—said to be close to 100 years old—hasn’t seen much traffic for the past 30 years or so.
: Dec 7, 2007