Most of the Seasons of the Christian Church Year are organized around the two major festivals that mark sacred time, Christmas and Easter. The Christmas Season encompasses the time of preparation... Read More
I was called for jury duty this week. The official notification “commanded” me to serve. Command is a very strong verb. Other words such as “summoned,” “asked,” “required;” all these cushion the request... Read More
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France is the most visited pilgrimage site in the world -- principally because of the apparent healing properties of the waters of the spring that... Read More