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Faith Briefs for Nov. 14

KC’s Food Shelf Drive at Hy-Vee The annual Holy Redeemer Knights of Columbus food drive for November will be at Hy-Vee on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22. In December the dates will be the Dec. 19-20. Vatican rehires couple fired from its bank for violating workplace marriage rule VATICAN CITY (AP) — A married couple who had been fired from the Vatican bank for violating an internal rule barring workplace marriages has been rehired in a negotiated settlement, the union for Vatican lay employees announced Wednesday. Silvia Carlucci and Domenico Fabiani filed a wrongful ...

Faith isn’t about certainty at all but rather the opposite

I think that one of the most challenging aspects of living a life of faith is the realization that everything in this earthly life we know is so … ethereal. Circumstances can change in the time that it takes for an eyelash to drop to the ground, and that is a very disconcerting thought for most of us. This precariousness is jarring and reminds us that truly we walk through this life trusting in things unseen. (Hebrews 11:1) I was reminded this week by a devotion I read that all we are certain of in this world is only temporary, and that our fortunes can literally change with the ...

Faith Briefs for Nov. 7

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1291 will be having their meeting in Carlin Hall after the 5 p.m. Mass Monday at Holy Redeemer. The drawing for free dues will take place along with informative upcoming information. CUF rolls and coffee fundraiser Catholic United Financial will be hosting a rolls and coffee fundraiser after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses on Sunday at Holy Redeemer Church. Dine in after 8 a.m. Mass only. Chili and soup cookoff Nov. 15 A chili and soup cookoff will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Michael’s Church in ...

Four years! What a long, strange trip it’s been

Five hundred words to encapsulate four years. Doesn’t seem possible. It was four years ago this weekend, friends, that we started this journey together. Borne from a simple idea about a weekly column viewing faith through everyday stories and circumstances. What a trip it’s been! You’ve witnessed two more of our kids leave the nest, and our youngest start her senior year in high school. You’ve consoled me through the loss of our mother, two brothers and a beloved husky named “Cody” in that short time too. For that I’ll be forever grateful. You’ve supported me ...

Faith Briefs for Oct. 31

Surviving the Holidays GriefShare DVD presentation Surviving the Holidays GriefShare DVD will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in the gathering space of Holy Redeemer Church. The seminar is for anyone who is grieving a loved one’s death. Practical, hope-inspiring ideas include surviving social and family events, dealing with emotions and creating new traditions while honoring your loved one’s legacy. Families are welcome. Swedish meatball supper at Hope Lutheran A Swedish meatball supper and bake sale will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov.2, at Hope Lutheran Church, 113 S ...

The gospel is pretty clear on who is worthy of care

It doesn’t happen every time I’m out stumping for our faith-based nonprofit that operates an emergency shelter, food pantry and supportive housing apartments. But occasionally, when I wrap up my presentation and take questions, there will come one about the worthiness of some of our guests to receive our services. And oftentimes, the questions come veiled as innocent inquiries. Such as …Do the people residing in our shelter work for their keep? What are the requirements to being in our shelter? Do any of the guests pay for their bed and meals with an outside job? I’ve ...