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 ...
Grief is tangible. It sulks heavily in the air and drapes over the shoulders of all who bear it. It's even contagious, prompting the human soul into depths of compassion unknown, spurring us to express this cathartic reaction known as ... Read More
One of the most crucial teachings Jesus ever preached is what is termed the greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37). The saints, whom the ... Read More
Divine Word Missionary Brother Larry Kieffer SVD faces some of the same problems that farmers everywhere experience—uncertain weather, insects, and changing prices. Bro. Larry, a native of Bellevue, Iowa, has been a missionary in Papua New Guinea ... Read More
