by Caroline Godin
Once upon a time, there was a tortoise, a hare, and a bear sitting in a classroom. Their teacher was Mr. Fox. Mr. Fox said he needed to step away for about 30 minutes. He wrote an assignment on the board for the students to complete before he returned. The tortoise,...
by Dr. Anne DeSantis
I Corinthians 13 offers a reflection on love as being patient. The beginning verses read, “Love is patient, love is kind; it is not jealous or boastful.” There are much more than the introductory lines, and in reading they lead us to understand that love is truly...
by Sarah Belle
August is a special month. The flurry of back to school sales invites nostalgia for days living the student life. This time of year sparks motivation to learn something new—even after our chapters as full-time students are closed. What better direction to aim that...
by Dr. Anne DeSantis
One of the beatitudes given to us by Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount is “blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:3-12). Jesus was a peacemaker, and he calls all of us to do the same in our daily lives. The Catechism of the...
by Laura Hensley
It is said all the time, “If God would only give proof of his existence, I would believe.” or “Why doesn’t he give us a sign and so more would believe.” Or even, “Unless I see the mark of the nails on his hands and put my finger into the...
by Caroline Godin
As a child, I would watch the Communion line and look at all the different people walking by to and from the altar. Tall, short, young, old, sloppy, well-kempt, and so on. My parents taught me how to receive the Holy Eucharist and, as I grew into an adult, I’ve...
