“Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord.” John 21:12 Recognizing Jesus Why couldn’t Jesus’ followers recognize him after his resurrection? Jesus had said that he would rise again and yet their rational minds had told them that death was final. They were shocked […]

BRUNSWICK People of all denominations, including those with no faith traditions, are encouraged to attend an Earth Day celebration at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Sunday, April 22. The “ topics and tea” event, which will take place from 3-4:30 p.m., will feature farm-to-table and fair trade refreshments as well as a panel of local […]

I don’t read many parenting books. When I sit down to read, it is more often to escape the realities of parenting than to learn about them. Just seeing the cover of author Catherine McNiel’s debut devotional, “Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline” (NavPress, 2017), made me want to grab a […]

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis is calling for ordinary Catholics to live holy lives in whatever they do, stressing that the “saints next door” are more pleasing to God than religious elites who insist on perfect adherence to rules and doctrine. In a new document released Monday, Francis said defending the poor and migrants is “equally […]

“And the whole multitude sought to touch him, for power went out of him, and he healed them all.” Luke 9:6 Healing and Curing During his life on earth Jesus went about healing and curing the sick, the blind, the deaf, and those possessed by demons. We will never know how much of that was […]

We all may have more faith than we realize. In writing emails with a friend, he said he had no faith, but he is a very caring, nurturing, loving and honest person. What I pointed out to him is that according to Baha’u’llah he had more faith than he realized because of what Baha’u’llah says […]

Forget January 1st, with its blustery, winterbound resolutions. The New Year should commence on the day after Easter. What better time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new than with the returning rays of light, the blossoming buds and the hope of the resurrection? This year as the gangly pussy willow beside […]

BRUNSWICK St. John’s Catholic School students got an eyeful of earthquakes on Tuesday. Middle school science teacher Deb Johnson led her eighth grade students in the 3rd annual Earthquake Shake Table Demonstration. Students were tasked with building structures — using foam board, marshmallows, straws, twine, tape, paperclips and pipe cleaners — with the goal of […]

“For I have set you and example that you should also do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 The Washing of the Feet In ancient Palestine people walked the dusty roads in open sandals, so when they reached their destination a host would offer a basin of water for them in which to […]

I was appalled to hear your comments on CNN criticizing our young people and telling them to “learn CPR” as one of the “solutions” to end the gun violence. Since many physicians have spoken so eloquently about the fact that CPR cannot save someone who is bleeding to death, I will speak to you as […]