The promotion of dignity within family through the love, mercy, and hope of Christ.
by Michelle Herberger Caring for a loved one who has a debilitating illness or who is dying is not something we often prepare ourselves to do. Yet, life has a way of bringing us the challenges we least expected. Even if we have accepted that challenge and are giving care to a loved one, that … Continue reading “God’s Abiding Presence”
by Martine Siegel April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. Child abuse and neglect are significant public health problems in the United States and Kentucky is a mandatory reporting state. According to child protective service agencies, about 702,000 children were substantiated victims of child abuse or neglect in 2014. Self-reported data consistently show that more … Continue reading “Report Child Abuse”
by Deacon Stephen Bowling As our Lenten observance this year comes to a close, I cannot help but feel a sense of trepidation. I know the stories we will relive in the coming days. The Passion itself looms large in my mind and I cannot help but face it like Jesus surely did . . … Continue reading “Alleviating that Sense of Dread . . .”
by Ed Harpring This year, with our unusually warm weather, we have been prematurely catapulted forward into spring. As much as I am enjoying the early warm weather, I almost feel like I am getting my dessert before dinner. In other words, I feel a little guilty, that I haven’t properly journeyed through the cold … Continue reading “No Easter Without Lent”
by Martine Bacci-Siegel Becoming a new parent presents many challenges for couples, but can be managed with an extra dose of patience and understanding. Kathy English with “Today’s Parent” takes a look at some hurdles facing new parents today. . . . Hurdle #1: No time for “us” About two months after becoming a first-time … Continue reading “New Baby . . . New Beginnings”
by Michelle Herberger Truly, it is in the darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest to all of us. Meister Eckhart March signals the beginning of Spring, a time of rebirth and new beginnings. However, for those who are grieving, new life can seem unreachable, … Continue reading “From Grief to an Experience of New Life”
by Deacon Stephen Bowling Believe it or not, one of the greatest moments in my life is the time I once encountered a group of angels. Some time back, I happened to turn the channel to PBS (which I rarely watch) and there, with melodic voices filling my ears, I saw five honest-to-goodness angels. That … Continue reading “The Call”
Holy Trinity Parish’s Olive Branch Divorce Ministry will sponsor a free evening seminar, "Divorce: The Impact on Families and Children” on Wednesday, March 22 6:30PM, meet and greet,7-9PM presentation. This event is free and open to the public, and no advance registration is necessary. This event will be held at Spalding University’s Egan Leadership Center, 901 … Continue reading “Divorce: The Impact on Families and Children” Seminar – Wednesday, March 22 6:30PM
by Michelle Herberger This is the month that celebrates love. Everywhere we look there are signs that point to romantic relationships. However, there are times when regardless of how much you want to make the relationship last, it simply doesn’t work. This is especially difficult if this means the end of a marriage. Rarely would … Continue reading “Healing the Hurt” – Divorce Care and Recovery Programs
by Ed Harpring First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a … Continue reading “Choices Have Consequences” – Historic Pro-Life Pilgrimage to the March for Life
