December 25, Jesus, and the Lambs
Janet Meyer
December 12, AD2020
5 Comments
If you are like me, you have grown up with the notion that we celebrate the birth of Jesus on what once was a Pagan
The Catholic Connection: Veteran’s Day and St. Martin of Tours
Janet Meyer
November 11, AD2020
3 Comments
As we near the end of the calendar year, it makes sense that November is a month of remembrance. It fittingly starts with All Saints
Amy Coney Barrett: Building the Kingdom of God
Janet Meyer
October 18, AD2020
13 Comments
You may have seen this going around on social media: Al Qaeda & ISIS just issued a statement saying their end goal is to end
St. Giuseppe: One Unshakeable Science
Janet Meyer
September 16, AD2020
No Comments
At the end of my last column, I asked If someday someone was to examine my life, what would they conclude? Do I love God
Love God Back
Janet Meyer
August 19, AD2020
2 Comments
Did you know that St. Augustine wrote a 6-series work on music theory? He called it “De Musica“. Until this week, I had no idea.
When God Gives Us Dogs
Janet Meyer
July 14, AD2020
9 Comments
I became interested in the relationship between God and dogs when I began to pray for those suffering from Coronavirus. My husband and I have
The Virtues: The Remedy for Our Times
Janet Meyer
June 13, AD2020
No Comments
Lately, the daily news is full of images of burning and looting in our cities. Prior to that, it was becoming difficult to express our
Dare To Be Different: Love Like Mary
Janet Meyer
May 12, AD2020
No Comments
Walking in our quiet community in Tennessee on a recent spring day, I noticed a woman coming towards me. I immediately crossed the street. Ever
Prayer: For Such a Time As This
Janet Meyer
April 15, AD2020
No Comments
But save us by thy hand, and help me, who am alone and have no helper but thee, O Lord (Esther 4:14). My dad spent
A Beautiful Soul: Finding the Essential
Janet Meyer
March 11, AD2020
No Comments
How beautiful God must be. No wonder He isn’t visible to our human eyes. Oh God, I hope my soul looks beautiful to you. –
God Helps the Outcast: St. Damien of Molokai
Janet Meyer
January 19, AD2020
No Comments
Many a time in fulfilling my priestly duties at the lepers’ homes, I have been obliged, not only to close my nostrils but to remain
Science in the Service of God: St. Albert the Great
Janet Meyer
November 14, AD2019
1 Comment
Is it true one cannot be a scientist and a Christian? Some believe it is foolish to believe in God because what we learn from
The Sign of the Cross: 15 Powerful Words
Janet Meyer
September 13, AD2019
7 Comments
The sign of the cross a gesture I’ve used as long as I can remember. As Catholics, we tend to take it for granted. As
A Soldier’s Heart: St. Maximilian Kolbe, Prisoner #16670
Janet Meyer
August 14, AD2019
5 Comments
In my last column, I mentioned that we named our dog Kolbe. When I introduce him to people, I find myself explaining that he is
The Courage of Queen Esther
Janet Meyer
July 14, AD2019
3 Comments
A few years ago, my daughter Marissa decided to adopt a dog. She lived in an apartment so she wanted a small, quiet pup. She
St. Joan of Arc
Janet Meyer
June 11, AD2019
8 Comments
My name, Janet, is the feminine form of John, which means “God is Gracious.” I have also read that “Janet” means “Little Joan.” Joan, of
Sorrow and Coming to Terms With Darkness
Janet Meyer
January 13, AD2019
2 Comments
The beginning of 2019 brings to mind my good but forgotten intentions of 2018. While reminding me of my failures, the turn of the calendar pages
