All About the Grace Editor
Is Christianity under attack under the guise of inclusivity? This is a question worth reflecting as an ongoing trend continues to emerge across the United States to remove civic markers which identify our culture’s Christian heritage. One Indiana town intends to remove “Good Friday” and “Columbus Day” from its calendar as a way of being ‘inclusive.’
Catholic Priest and his Muslim friend shop Amazon. This might be the best commercial this holiday season. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO.
(For Verily Magazine)
Photo Credit: Taylor McCutchan Photography
The struggle is real.
I’ve been married for seventeen years. For most of our married life, my husband’s job has required frequent travel. Having a spouse who’s away from home a lot was not what I wanted. I did, however, want the option to stay home with my children. My husband’s job afforded me that opportunity, so we decided to make it work.
Courage is grace under pressure
By Brigid Curtis Ayer
(For the Catholic Moment)
CARMEL — Same-sex attraction is an issue that “touches people’s hearts, homes and families very deeply,” says Father Philip Bochanski, associate director of Courage International, a Catholic apostolate assisting those with same-sex attraction live chaste lives.
Bochanski, from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, discussed ways we can respond the U.S. Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex “marriage.” We need to recognize that many in secular society and even in the Church believe that whatever government endorses is good and no longer open for discussion, he said.
GriefShare facilitator Jim Buzzelli stands in the narthex of his home parish, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Carmel. He found healing and hope through the bereavement program after the death of his wife, Marcy. (Photo by Brigid Curtis Ayer)
Everyone’s Grief is Different
CARMEL — “Everyone’s grief is different,” says Jim Buzzelli, GriefShare team facilitator at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. His involvement with bereavement groups stemmed with the death of his wife, Marcy, in February 2011.
Their 44-year marriage ended in an instant when she had a heart attack. Buzzelli said he was “a walking zombie” for six months.
“The shock was so great,” he said. “I was completely lost.
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Leighton Drake, Youth Minister at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Carmel, IN, shares experience of working with young people hungry for the truth. Getting into God can be a lot of FUN. Here’s the retreat video experience here with Junior High Youth. Yes, Junior High youth!! It can be done, and done well!! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO