BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (CNS) — For Thomas Rillo, it was the moment his wife could not remember how to use the computer. It was similar for Carolyn Gardner, whose husband became confused by tasks he could previously perform on autopilot. And for Dyan Huey, it was the time when her mother, looking at two of her
BATON ROUGE, La. (CNS) — An Election Day mistake opened the door wide for some real evangelization. It began as some voting locations Nov. 6 ran out of “I Voted” stickers, which are traditionally provided by the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office to people at the polls. The governmental faux pas created a deluge of
ROME (CNS) — Defending and protecting human life means rejecting abortion, caring for the sick, offering a decent welcome to immigrants, valuing the contributions of the elderly, encouraging families to have children and caring for the environment, the bishops of Italy said. “We are called to welcome life before and after its birth, in every
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (CNS) — Sometimes involvement in a ministry reveals an even deeper need beyond the one being met. So it was for Barbara Davis-Hinkle of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, who started a nursing home ministry several years ago at the parish. “We bring the Eucharist to the homebound and those in nursing homes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just before Christmas the Vatican announced it had opened a new medical clinic for the homeless and the poor, expanding services previously offered in a small space just outside St. Peter’s Square. The Merciful Mother Clinic, which has three fully equipped examining rooms, an office and a waiting room, occupies space
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ birth in a stable, God’s coming to earth in extreme simplicity, teaches Christians that love is more valuable than anything else and is what will change the world, Pope Francis said. “In Bethlehem, we discover that the life of God can enter into our hearts and dwell there. If we
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas will not be authentic if people get caught up in a frenzy of shopping, presents and meals, all while ignoring the poor and forgetting who the celebration is really all about, Pope Francis said. “If Christmas ends up as just a beautiful traditional holiday,” where everything revolves around “us and
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace. The birth of Jesus proclaims that “God is a good father and we are all brothers and sisters. This
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Parties, cookie exchanges, family get-togethers and that bowl of Christmas candy on your co-worker’s desk can all weigh heavily on the scale at this time of year. According to a 2016 study by Cornell University and Finland’s Tampere University, Americans gain an average of 1.3 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
CONYERS, Ga. (CNS) — Nativity scenes on display at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers feature a multitude of colors and sizes, reflect various cultures and are crafted from materials such as ceramics, shells, pewter, paper-mache, alabaster, corn husk and wax, to name a few. The exhibit showcases a select few creches from
