Monthly Archives: March 2013

Do not be men and women of sadness: a Christian can never be sad! Never give way to discouragement!  Ours is not a joy of having many possessions, but from having encountered a person:  Jesus, in our midst; it is … Continue reading →

Much has been said and written, since Pope Francis first step out on to the balcony above St. Peter’s, about the simple, silver cross that he wore — as opposed to the gold, and often ornate, pectoral crosses that have … Continue reading →

The saying, “Preach with the newspaper in one hand and the Bible in the other,” is most often attributed to Karl Barth, though there is no indication of a particular speech or writing in which he actually made the statement.  … Continue reading →