Contrary to what all the holiday ads are telling you, Christmas has always been about more than commercialism and consumerism. The real meaning of Christmas is a message that often feels drowned out in the noise of the busy holiday season. While gift-giving is one of the most beautiful and fulfilling parts of Christmas, its purpose goes beyond buying something for ...
The Arnold Project, which provides social services for needy families, is named in honor of St. Arnold Janssen, founder of Divine Word Missionaries. The project operates in three parishes in Guayaquil—St. Arnold Janssen in Mount Sinai; ... Read More
About a year ago, my cell phone rang in my pocket while I was in Tamale shopping for my mission, Christ the King parish in Gushiegu, Ghana, which was sixty-five miles away. The urgent call was from James, our catechist, who ... Read More
The crowd was ecstatic. There was cheering and dancing. Little children threw flowers at me, and people reached out for a handshake as I made my way to the welcome arch. This was the jubilant mood the day I arrived at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish ... Read More
