he importance of Easter to Christians cannot be understated. After all, the festival commemorates the day that Jesus rose from the dead, conquering death and offering eternal salvation to all for all time. But it’s in times like these, that I think that the Easter story offers some ...
CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1291 will be having a meeting following the 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday at Holy Redeemer. The meeting will be in Carlin Hall and it will involve the annual baby shower, an update on the Marshall Choices Pregnancy Center, and Brad ...
“Whatever questions or problems you have,” stated Russell M. Nelson, “the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” There has been, and will always be a positive influence for good, if we collectively follow Christian habits of daily prayer coupled with ...
This weekend, Christians worldwide will celebrate Palm Sunday, the first of many milestones of Holy Week, the period leading up to Easter and Jesus’ resurrection. This is the Sunday that celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into the holy city of Jerusalem, where he would participate in the ...
Belgian waffle breakfast April 13 A Belgian waffle breakfast sponsored by St. Mary’s Youth Group at St. Mary’s in Cottonwood will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 13. Free will offering. All proceeds go to St. Mary’s youth programs. Dick Bremer at Lake Sarah Baptist Church Lake ...
“Do you take hugs,” my friend Shannon asked. Admittedly a bit surprised, I stretched my arms wide and with a grin said, “Absolutely!” And there we stood, two large-size grown men, embraced in a bear hug with a sea of people around us. No shame, and no quick bro pat on the back ...