At times I am overwhelmed by all that is happening in our country and in our world.   There is so much that is contrary to Gospel teaching and our Pledge of Allegiance’s “liberty and justice for all.” I find myself clinging to the scriptural verse proclaimed at Christmas: The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. This deeply held belief brings me hope in my yearning for truth, justice, and respect for the dignity of every human person.   Many of

As we turn to God and open ourselves to the inflow of God’s love, we grow in our ability to recognize Christ in those we may find difficult

In Saranac Lake where I lived for many years, February was celebrated with Winter Carnival and the construction of an Ice Palace. After...

One frosty evening when the wind was blowing deep drifts of snow, my family lingered in the familiar comfort of my grandmother’s kitchen....