This year forever changed the lives of 44 people who attended Fr. Pierre Konja’s Pilgrimage through Mother of God Church. I was privileged enough to be one of those people. We toured the holiest places from France to Israel to Italy. From the early mornings to the exhausting walks and the hours of plane and bus rides, it is without a doubt that this pilgrimage is not for the weak of heart.
Read MoreIt’s been such a long winter in Michigan. So today when the high was 68 degrees and the sun finally came out to say hello, I went to the car wash. I was going to a Communal Penance Service at our parish and I had plenty of time ahead of me. As I drove into the car wash and the attendant guided me through the tracks, my mind went back to 16 years ago.
Read MoreMost Americans would agree that all children should have access to a quality education: to foster critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills while concurrently developing healthy study habits; to prepare students for their adult lives in a greater society; for the sheer joy of learning.
Read MoreThe Mediterranean diet incorporates characteristics traditional to the cooking style and flavorings of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It is abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and olives, and features fish, poultry and olive oil over red meat, butter and saturated fats.
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