Monthly Archives: November 2012

Another great story from the Bible.  A woman is barren, prays for a child, then—at last!– conceives.  In response, she offers a beautiful song of thanksgiving to God.  A great story!  Hope-filled!  Miraculous!  Inspiring!  Annoying. Don’t get me wrong.  I’m … Continue reading →

(Set out “little church.”)  Every time we have an Inquirer’s Class, someone asks about the little church.  “What’s up with that box?” they ask.  Here’s the story that’s come to me. Many years ago a Confirmation class visited an African … Continue reading →

Did you see the Paralympian’s Halloween costume?   Josh Sundquist lost his leg to cancer when he was 10 years old.  Despite the loss, he began skiing at age 13 and represented the US in the 2006 Paralympic Games.  His costume … Continue reading →

One of the first things you learn when you start hanging out with nuns, is just how important the cemetery is to them.  Want to take a walk?  “Let’s go to the cemetery.”  Need a place to talk?  “Let’s go to … Continue reading →