Most people know author Anne Rice for her detailed characterization of vampires and vivid descriptions of their haunts in the streets and homes of New Orleans, where she was born and raised.
But a growing number of people today are reading Rice's second novel about Christ, "Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana." Her first book on Jesus' early years, "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt," was published in 2005, several years after she consecrated her life to Christ.
: May 1, 2008
Throughout her life, Nan Havens has wanted to be a professional singer. Over the decades, the parishioner of St. George Parish in Bourbonnais has performed at various venues across Kankakee County with rock ‘n’ roll and country bands.
: Feb 24, 2008
Black History Month is celebrated across the nation in February. It is a time that people honor African-Americans that have made great contributions to society. Although he humbly disagrees with the ruling, retired Judge Raymond Bolden is among the crowd of noteworthy blacks making his own history in Joliet.
: Feb 19, 2008
Inside the hospital’s chapel, he knelt respectfully before the Blessed Sacrament. Revering the Eucharist is a common practice for Catholics. But, eucharistic adoration might seem unusual to others, especially leaders of Protestant denominations. Nevertheless, the gentleman praying near the tabernacle that particular evening in Lafayette, Ind., was an evangelical minister.
: Feb 17, 2008
The upbeat tempo and unique sound of Beatles songs are a noteworthy happening in the setting of a Catholic Mass. A praise and worship music group called Second Collection performs the eclectic music every other Saturday night at St. James the Apostle Parish in Glen Ellyn.
: Jan 20, 2008
Countless Catholics in their 20s and 30s are seeking a deeper meaning in their lives. Many of them, however, aren’t partaking in the sacraments or looking to the church for spiritual guidance and support, stressed Paulist Father Dave Dwyer.
: Jan 16, 2008
Nearly 30 accomplished chefs from eateries across the Chicago metropolitan area volunteered their time and talent during the 16th annual gathering in an effort to raise funds to help feed seniors residing in DuPage Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Kankakee, McHenry, Lake and Will counties.
: Nov 23, 2007
Carmelite Father Raymond Corkery, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Joliet, was ordained into the priesthood 48 years ago. Yet, he has rarely heard the phrase “Father Raymond Corkery” from his congregants, instead the one-time Iowa farm boy most often responds to “Padre Ramon Corkery.” The 76-year-old clergyman has spent almost five decades ministering to Hispanic communities in the United States and South America.
: Nov 21, 2007
Debbie Teague has taught fifth grade at St. Joseph School in Joliet for 25 years. And each student that passes through her classroom doors learns at least one lesson before leaving—patriotism.
: Nov 14, 2007
The unprecedented 87-degree heat made the 2007 LaSalle Bank Marathon one for the Chicago record books. It disappointed Steven Zlatic, who finished the 26.2-mile run in 4 hours 55 minutes, 29 seconds, an entire hour later than his goal time. However, the parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Parish in LaGrange is not devastated because his sights are set on bigger goals.
: Oct 14, 2007
“I’m in heaven every day. I love what I do. I wonder why it’s taken so long to find this,” commented Paulette Shea, pastoral minister and parish nurse at SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Naperville.
: Oct 11, 2007