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Guardian Angels

Surely you're heard the term "guardian angel." It is a biblical and theological term which is also applied to people who watch over or...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow…in Vermont

Guest blog by Laura Duquette Yes, we have all heard that famous tune, sung by Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz, as she played a young...

Getting lost on the way to the Cemetery

I started to get panicky because I couldn't find the cemetery for a burial. And I was late. I knew people would be there waiting for me...

648 bars of soap

Today a lady came to me at church and said, "Father, I have some bars of soap for the children's home." I thought that that was...

Happy Birthday to Me!

June 14th is my birthday. I usually try to keep a low profile because I am shy and don't like being the center of attention--usually. ...

Pomp and Circumstance

There was a time when many Americans only had a middle school education--or less. They were pressed into service on the farm or had to...

Where's Your Picture?

This morning I noticed the bird on the right feeding the bird on the left at the bird feeder by passing the birdseed from her beak into...

When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd

I am smelling the lilacs that are on the table in my office right now. The scent is permeating the room. I picked them yesterday from...

Four chili cheeseburgers and a volcano

The other day I was making lunch for a cowboy I know who was stopping by the church. As it turns out, he was "babysitting" for a...

Where Did They Go?

I can't believe it's been ten years since I last saw these kids! I'm talking about the ones in the photo you're looking at now. They...

What Keeps You Focused?

Are you distracted by a million thoughts and ideas and have to struggle to complete tasks? I'm raising my hand right now! I don't think...

The Neighbor Who Humbled Me.

The other day my neighbor, who is a refugee from a war-torn country, living with her three daughters, came over to give me some cash...

You are amazing!

I am amazed at the thoughtfulness of our donors. You have risen to the occasion to provide financial assistance for the Kurn Hattin...

Charity is still healthy because of you!

For over 125 years, the Kurn Hattin Homes for Children has stood the test of time because of donors like you! That test includes two...

Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving

February 26, 2020 is Ash Wednesday this year. This day is the kick-off for Lent in the Catholic world and for other mainstream...

Will you be their Valentine?

Red hearts, pink hearts, chocolates and flowers, greeting cards and teddy bears and pastel-colored candy conversation hearts. "Be mine",...

Lonely, I'm Mr. Lonely

Maybe some of you remember this song made popular by Bobby Vinton which was released in 1962. The lyrics are very poignant as is the...

I have good news. It's about you!

Have you ever have to wait before giving good news and were just bursting at the seams with anticipation? Did you walk around all day...

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