The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
by Connie Beckman I was introduced to Our Blessed Mother at an early age. I fondly remember the many processions held in her honor at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Walkerville, MT. The sisters would patiently gather us in the church to form a procession in honor of Mary, followed by the recitation of the...
Featured on CatholicMom.com Tony Agnesi loves to share stories to build up the faith of his readers. And he does it with such enthusiasm and joy! His life experiences with cancer and Hepatitis C, ministry with Pro-Life, youth and prisoners, podcasting and speaking, form his compassionate spirituality so evident in all kinds of uplifting stories....
The Mama and Papa Bear rocking chairs in both alcoves at the back of Sacred Heart Church surprised me. As I explored that historic church, the chairs were a welcoming contrast to the hard, straight wooden pews lined up in the main church. Almost hidden from the congregation and unoccupied at this weekday Mass, the...
Featured on NewEvangelizrs.com When construction began on the mile-long bridge across the lake behind our home I lamented that progress was stealing the scene I treasure. I like to sit in the kitchen window seat and read when I have a few minutes, and now my cherished view was changing fast. The noise persisted from...
Fresh out of medical school, Dr. Michael Norman answered a 2-line ad for a part-time job three days a week in a medical clinic to supplement his fledging private chiropractic practice in Carrollton, TX. He managed all the medical clients and paperwork and his two bosses handled the office management and business accounts. After less...
Featured on NewEvangelizers.com One Ash Wednesday, I made up my mind to lose those stubborn five pounds. I set out to simplify the family meals and eliminate snacks, sugary sodas and desserts. Before I could get the pantry cleaned out, my brother-in-law called to ask if our family would help him get his daughter and...
Tony Agnesi loves to share stories to build up the faith of his readers. And he does it with such enthusiasm and joy! His life experiences with cancer and Hepatitis C, ministry with Pro-Life, youth and prisoners, podcasting and speaking, form his compassionate spirituality so evident in all kinds of uplifting stories. Through social media...
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Were you healed last weekend with the remembrance of St. Blaise and his healing intercession? Let us know. This is the last Sunday of Ordinary Time before Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 14th. As St. Mark ends Chapter One, he tells...