By Kathy Berken On Deck Whenever I begin a spiritual direction visit or write a retreat conference, I turn to ...Read More ...

In my morning ritual of quiet time, I will often read inspirational books. A favorite of mine is “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy.” In it, Sarah Ban Breathnach says, “Today is not ...

I was a young energetic 39-year-old pastor serving a young 13-year-old Eden Prairie congregation when visionary Pastor Dale Galloway from Washington State published his seminal book on ...

Hundreds of faithful attended the Mass on Feb. 2 that was celebrated by Bishop Dennis Sullivan in honor of the ...

New Orleans is a town of resiliency, and while it still remembers last month's attack, it is ready for the NFL's biggest game of the year.

In today’s Gospel reading from Mark, Jesus tasks the apostles with beginning their ministry. This is the first instance of ...

or at least it will be in a couple of weeks with Valentine's Day coming up. Whether you are ... all of whom became Christian martyrs, according to History.com. As one legend goes, Valentine ...

Lunar New Year, the world’s biggest mass migration as Asian families across the world prepare to gather at home, begins Wednesday. “For many in the Chinese diaspora and the more broad Asian ...

The Lunar New Year is a time to wish for good luck and prosperity in the coming year for oneself and others. “The past year was a very busy one for me, because I had to take care of both my kid ...

Expressing optimism for China’s continued progress and prosperity, he said that the unbreakable bond of friendship between Pakistan and China will further strengthen in the coming year. He conveyed ...