If you cook at all, you often mix ingredients together to make something new. That could include eggs and milk, butter and honey, or even coffee and … Read More
Foundations of Faith
How many Valentines are there?
While the celebration of valentines is called “Valentine’s Day” in the singular sense, it might just as well be called “Valentines’ Day” — as a plural. On … Read More
Maybe a bench or a chair or two
Do you have a favorite pew at church? A few years ago (Jan. 7, 2015), a writer from Pennsylvania complained to “Dear Abby” after being asked to … Read More
Armed for deadly assaults
Are you prepared for winter assaults? New Year’s arrived with a winter storm and Wisconsinites scrambled to once again learn the value of preparing for nature’s brutality. … Read More
What did Cana wine taste like?
Jesus turned water into wine. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear John describe the first miracle of Jesus (Jn 2:1-11). Have you ever wondered what that wine … Read More
Adding ice to the waters of baptism
Did you take part in any Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1? Some members of the Russian Orthodox Church, both here and in Europe, will take part … Read More
Not just pretty stories
Here we are in the middle of Christmas — yes, it is still the Christmas season, even if the rest of the world has tossed out their … Read More
The other babies of the season
During the Christmas season, we naturally think of babies. The whole season is about the Nativity of the Lord, God coming to us as a little child … Read More
The first Christmas food
When you put out your Nativity scene, what do you see when you take up the crib? The wooden boards of a manger? Straw? Swaddling clothes? Baby … Read More
An oak tree for Christmas?
Have you ever thought of using an oak tree for your Christmas tree? If it hadn’t been for one English saint, you might not be using an … Read More