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Pet blessing Oct. 3 The Little Portion Secular Franciscans of the Marshall area are sponsoring a “Blessing of the Animals” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in the parking lot of Holy Redeemer, Marshall.  All animals and their favorite people are welcome. The Secular Franciscan Order is an order for lay persons that was started by St. Francis some 800 years ago.   If you are interested in more information about the Secular Franciscan Order please contact Nancy Rebstock at 507-430-0910. Life Chain Oct. 4 There will be a peaceful Pro-Life demonstration of silent prayer and humble ...

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The "Faith" page column from September 18, 2026, discussed the topic of evil in the world. One of the writer's friends shared that he is "convinced that there are simply bad people in this world ... There are just some people who are unreachable, who couldn't give a lick about humanity as a whole." The writer of the column agreed that evil exists, stating, "There are scriptures that describe how evil came into the world ... But I firmly believe that in our fibers, each of us was created in God's image and as such, we are 'very good.'" "Very good" is how God saw everything he had ...

A full cycle of belief in a mere 13 days

A mere three weeks apart in September, I have celebrated both the very highs of ministry, and also the very heartbreaking depths of where it will take you. On our opening Sunday of our fall church campaign, known more commonly as “Rally Sunday” to many, I had the distinct privilege of ...

What is the true nature of evil in this world?

Occasionally, the poker guys and I set the yuks aside to deliberate on some pretty deep theological, societal and political conversations. Once you get beyond our silly sides, the group is an extremely wise, experienced and intelligent group of men. Even despite my low averages in all said ...

‘I will pray for you; will you pray for me?’

CHARLESTON, S.C. — “Will you pray for me? I will pray for you. … And we will watch God change things!” shouted the Rev. Dr. Eric S.C. Manning from the historic pulpit of Mother Emanuel church here in the deep South. A musically gifted congregation roared back their approval and sang ...

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"What made Dolly so likable was her kindness and compassion." "I don't condemn nor condone anything, " Parton told an Associated Press reporter. "I just love and accept people where they are for who they are." These quotes are from two articles on the "Faith" page. (8/28/26) The second headline read, "In Dolly Parton's theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage." Dolly was a very kind and generous person, we all agree. What is a "theology"?  Simply translated, ("theo" is from the Greek word, "theos", god)  theology is "1. the study of God, his nature and attributes, ...