Author: CLAIRE SEELINGER DEVEY

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”  – Jesus Children, most especially, have a hard time believing those words. Isn’t opening a gift on your birthday, or at…

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) The first Sunday in June is “National Cancer Survivors’ Day.” Today we celebrate with those who have battled…

[Jesus said to his disciples:] “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who…

We have just finished celebrating Mother’s Day and for many of us, it is mothers who most embody loving care and gentle nurturing. In the Bible, God is often referred…

The Month of May has been proclaimed “Older Americans Month” here in the CNMI.  Our Manamko’ are a sign of God’s presence during all seasons of our lives and we…

Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This Feast Day was introduced into the Liturgical Year of the Church in order to draw people to contemplate, give thanks for and enter…

It takes courage to speak up–especially if what you have to say is something that others would rather not hear spoken out loud. Holding your tongue can be a virtue—except…

This week, let us take a look at the Lenten practice of almsgiving and what it means to give as Christ gives. It can be summed up very simply: Give…

COMFORT THE SORROWFUL Be a listening ear for someone who is grieving or going through a hard time Provide some love-in-action: if applicable, refer them to Karidat for practical support,…

The demands of love are straightforward, but that is not to say they are easy: Love your neighbor as God loves you.  The commandment was given explicitly by Jesus but…