spiritual growth – Page 12

Simple Ignatius

Ken Kniepmann January 12, AD2017 5 Comments

Since my first encounter with Ignatian Spirituality years ago, I have spent a lot time both intrigued and mystified by it. As is often the

A Simple New Year’s Resolutions Guide For Catholics

Karen Reep January 9, AD2017 1 Comment

The year 2017 is upon us and for many this means it’s time to come up with a list of, or at least a couple,

The Gift of Unanswered Prayer

Birgit Jones December 31, AD2016 1 Comment

We all have things that regularly appear in our prayer petitions. Some are wants, some needs, and some are desires. As the saying goes,

We Remain Works In Progress

Dan Byron December 27, AD2016 No Comments

When Martin Luther King would speak about race relations, he would frequently use a quote, originally attributed to an unknown black minister who used it

The Light of the Infant Jesus

Nada Mazzei December 24, AD2016 2 Comments

The streets are beautiful this time of year. Homes and shops are decorated with colorful lights and festive decorations. Cities and town are filled

The Amazing Advent(ure)

Ken Kniepmann December 13, AD2016 1 Comment

We all have our own thoughts about the season preceding Christmas. Some of these thoughts might be grounded in solid theological understanding, after all, it

frustration, anger, confusion, sadness, alone, depression

Oh, Oh, Oh, I Have Dubia!

H. L. Duncan December 12, AD2016 12 Comments

After these many years, I finally can say I have something in common with Arnold Horshack. I feel like I must raise my hand high,

We Are the Reason for the Season

Birgit Jones December 9, AD2016 3 Comments

As children, many of us enjoyed carefully studying the Highlights pages to find the hidden objects. I remember diligently seeking for each one until

Advent: A Season of Waiting

Nada Mazzei November 25, AD2016 2 Comments

The Advent season is now upon us. Most people around us seem to be hurrying about looking for the perfect gift, putting up decorations, and

Five Ways to Make the Most of Advent

Laura DeMaria November 19, AD2016 1 Comment

Next Sunday, November 27, marks the beginning of Advent, the season of hopeful, joyful longing as we wait for the birth of our Lord. This

Aslan is a Lion

Ken Kniepmann November 13, AD2016 8 Comments

“Aslan is a lion- the Lion, the great Lion.” “Ooh” said Susan. “I’d thought he was a man. Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather

joy, dance, abandon, retreat, attitudes, life

Society is People

H. L. Duncan November 9, AD2016 3 Comments

Especially during these past few intense months of our presidential election, we in America have been shown how much society has turned substantially away from

The Faithful Departed: A Reflection

Kevin Aldrich November 1, AD2016 2 Comments

You drive down an Illinois country blacktop, passing fields of corn and soybeans, sometimes winter wheat or an occasional cattle ranch or dairy farm. As

Strong-Willed Or God’s Will

Karen Reep October 31, AD2016 No Comments

Sometimes being strong-willed is good, as in being determined. Other times, not so much, as in being pig-headed. Are you “strong-willed?” We sometimes hear

Be Rooted In the Basics of Our Faith

Brandon Schild October 29, AD2016 No Comments

Students have to master the basics in school before going to university. It is a long journey through elementary, middle and high school, taking at least