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Category: Features

A deeper understanding of hope

Posted on May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 in Features
A deeper understanding of hope

By Jenna Ebener A reflection God has been testing me in some intense ways the past few weeks. As I …Read More

Dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Local Novena to precede national consecration

Posted on May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 in Features
Dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:  Local Novena to precede national consecration

By Father Nicholas Akindele Guest Column “Behold this heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even …Read More

The why of prayer

Posted on May 21, 2026May 19, 2026 in Features
The why of prayer

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer One of the most significant and often repeated questions is, “Why pray?” What is the …Read More

Living Our Lady of Fatima’s call to daily conversion

Posted on May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 in Features
Living Our Lady of Fatima’s call to daily conversion

By Fr. William Kneemiller Guest column In January, the guest column writer John Oven wrote an inspirational update on the …Read More

Lessons from trees

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Features
Lessons from trees

By Kim Novak Unfolding Spirit I sit in the comfort of my home this sunny, cool morning, listening to the …Read More

‘God’s name leads to God’s true nature’

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Features
‘God’s name leads to God’s true nature’

By Kathy Berken On Deck What is God’s name? Sounds like a silly question, but it is what Moses asked …Read More

Classmate of Bishop Franklin reflects on 70+ years of friendship

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Features
Classmate of Bishop Franklin reflects on 70+ years of friendship

Fr. Lou Leonhardt Guest Column The fall of 1951 started as no other in our lives. In September, I met …Read More

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