by Matt Vander Vennet
Christmas trees are a tradition unlike any other for the holidays. Stemming (pun intended) from an Old Germanic tradition, the tree symbolizes life in the winter darkness, just as Jesus came and still comes in the winter darkness as the Light and Life of the World....
by Rich Lamm
Christmas is days away and if you’re like me you’re thinking, “I’m not ready for Christmas to be here yet! I need to prepare! There is still so much to do!” Of course many of us are also thinking about the last minute shopping, cleaning,...
by Shaun McAfee
It’s not Mystery Alaska, though they have a serious appreciation and devotion to the mysteries of the Rosary. It’s the Dominican Friars of the Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage Alaska. I’ve seen this Cathedral – as I used to live in Alaska...
by Shaun McAfee
It is true that on December 7, 1914, Pope Benedict XV suggested a temporary hiatus of the war for the celebration of Christmas. The warring countries refused to create any official cease-fire, but on Christmas the soldiers in the trenches declared their own unofficial...
by Jessica McAfee
John Glenn passed away December 8, 2016 at the age of 95, surrounded by his wife of 73 years, children and grandchildren. In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, and entered into our history books to be forever remembered. He served in the...
by Matt Vander Vennet
Faith, family, and feasting are at the heart of the holidays. The holidays bring out the best in people and give folks a chance to reflect on the past year of their lives. Some of the best traditions come out at this time of year. I think the best part of these...
