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Column: What does it mean to ‘become one flesh’?

I have just spent a month with my husband at what we call “the shore.” This is in the Gulf. We go there for one month in the winter. This winter was strange because the Copper Country was almost as warm as the Gulf. But we enjoy it. Usually, he fishes and talks to all the other fishermen, ...

Column: Children teach valuable lessons about trust

I have just spent a week with my grandchildren. Being with them and watching the intricate exchanges between brothers and sisters has been a privilege. They range in age from 11 years to 18 months. What comes to my mind is the scripture of St. Matthew 18:2-5, which says, “I tell you the ...

Column: Investing in self and soul, not stuff

I want to share a shopping experience that made me aware of many things. I was in a large national chain in an urban area. It was mid-afternoon. The store, on entry, was stuffed with items. The rows were hard to navigate with so much product almost blocking the aisles. The presentation was ...

Column: Understanding the meaning behind Lent

We are coming up to Ash Wednesday. It is not as well-known as the few days leading up to it, called Mardi Gras; in French, this means Fat Tuesday. The celebration may also be called Shrove Tuesday in some cultures. Both are celebrated before Ash Wednesday, which is the solemn beginning of Lent. ...

Column: Rebuttal to ‘Church Without God’ article

I am commenting this week on the article written by Professor Jacqui Frost in the Faith and Family article in the Gazette, “Church Without God?” Jan. 19, 2024. I have some observations of my own about the nonreligious community that seems to be growing. First, I think it is good to review ...

Column: Combating loneliness strengthens community

One of the things I do as a Chaplain is call the people new to Hospice. It is my charge to see if the new patients would like to have a visit from the Chaplain or be connected to their pastor, rabbi, or minister of their own Faith Community. The phone calls can be short. Most people have their ...