By Norm LeDonne
I never gave much thought as to how the New Testament came to be written. I had assumed that someone carefully compiled the various writings sometime ...
By Chaplain Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN, CPC
There is so much to prayer beyond simply asking God for all that we need in this life. When we trust in Jesus, and subsequently praise and worship ...
By Norm LeDonne
Humble people often have times in their lives when they receive an honor that they think they did not deserve. This praise may lead them to ask the ...
The powerful winds swirled and twisted around my body as I stood there motionless. It danced so close to me, yet left me completely unscathed. It ...
Considering the recent focus on the family both inside and outside of the Church, it seemed fitting that we'd find ourselves under a spiritual ...
Surprises. Our God is full of surprises. A mentor in my life once told me to expect surprises in life, you are sure to have them. Good or bad, you ...
By Norm LeDonne
The Nails is a heartfelt ballad by Michael Schroeder, expressing the remorse and love felt by Christians when pondering the great sacrifice that ...
By Chaplain Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN, CPC
Being a Christian today can be riddled with challenges and awkward times. Being a believing Christian is not for the faint of heart, or for those ...
Beginning on Saturday of this past weekend, the phrase made popular by Gene Wilder's character in the 1971 film, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate ...
Whenever I have been blessed to spend time in the chapel at the retreat house at the Abbey at the Genesee, an assortment of birds always flies above ...
By Norm LeDonne
Chris Tomlin wrote the song The Wonderful Cross, sung here by Matt Redman and Chris, to express the wondrous effects brought about by the ...
By Norm LeDonne
In the Lenten season, we are called to reflect on our sins, and on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the redemption of those sins. The song Lamb of ...
So, who am I? I am a Catholic, a Special Education Teacher, and a Boomer, although some rough edges of these features have been smoothed.
By Norm LeDonne
As Christians, we all know that we are sinners. And, as sinners, we all would like to be forgiven of our sins. Some of us (most of us?) have at one ...
By Chaplain Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN
Imagine having someone standing in wait for you to hand over to them all your fears, pain and anxieties. Someone who can and will pave the way for ...
The answers to the problems facing our nation and world will not be solved by any of our political parties or politicians. These issues are ...
By Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN, CPC
Today I have a personal story to share about growing up Catholic. I have many memories of Sundays spent as a young girl going to church and trying ...
By Cheryl Jones
In this next election cycle one thing is clear. This nation must return to law and order. Law and order are the only safeguards against the law ...
By Chaplain Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN, CPC
This week, Hillary Clinton picked her VP running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Jesuit-taught Catholic. Media pundits are touting his strong ...
By Cheryl Jones
In spite of the desperate times in which we live, there has been a certain indulgence in bitterness among conservatives.
By Cheryl Jones
There is a thought in modern day society that "newer is better". To some extent, that is true.
There was a time when nearly everyone entering a Catholic Church knew enough to genuflect, to remain silent and to spend time in intimate interior ...
By Cheryl Jones
Before Governor Mike Pence's acceptance speech, Donald J.Trump gave a substantial speech and referenced something that should be of interest to ...
Recently I started reading a book called "Rediscover Jesus" because... well, because I've really been feeling my need to literally rediscover Him. ...
By Chaplain Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN, CPC
Recently, I had the privilege to interview Pro-Life advocate Catherine Contreras, founder and President of Vox Vitae, a new Pro-Life organization ...
I got to witness someone experiencing the loving power of Jesus for the first time in the middle of a Nandos Restaurant.
I am humbled every time I am privileged to serve as a Lector and altar server. I usually exercise this great gift on Tuesdays in my parish.
Let someone dare suggest that this nation has the absolute moral right and legal obligation toregulate the manner and numbers of individuals who seek ...
