It’s a refrain that occasionally seeps into church circles—a parish Bible study, a retreat, that sort of thing—when getting to know new people. When...
Marriage
The icon of the holy family that adorns the bedroom of Steve and Andrea Kaneb is different. Mary and Joseph look older than they are usually depicted, and...
Got a burning question? Click here to Ask an Apostle. Q: Pre-cana required? My fiancé and I just got engaged, and he does not want to attend marriage...
Got a burning question? Click here to Ask an Apostle. Q: Holiday travel. Our adult children who live far away plan to visit at Christmas. Due to...
During a recent Mass at a local Catholic school the pastor asked the students, “Why do you like this building?” One student raised their hand and eagerly...
Gary Chapman’s bestselling book The 5 Love Languages (Northfield Publishing) is a frequent reference point in our family. Chapman’s premise is that when we...
The name swings in bright red letters outside his salon—JOSEPH’S UNISEX HAIRSTYLING. Instead of dealing with wood like his patron, this Joseph deals with hair...
Months before my wedding, my social media accounts started promoting photos of my off-the-rack wedding dress. The targeted advertising went to waste, however...
The moment was 79 years ago, but it is as fresh in my mind as if it were yesterday: I was a first grader in Catholic school and, as such, was expected to...
It’s hard not to play favorites, even with scripture. Many churchgoers accept that the Bible is composed of sacred writings from one end to the other. Still...