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The Easter Message of Waiting

There is a quiet figure in the New Testament who feels especially connected to the Easter season—not one of the apostles, but an elderly man named Simeon. We meet him in the Gospel of Luke. He is described simply as “righteous and devout,” waiting for the consolation...

How to Correct Oscar the Grouch

We all know someone who can shift the mood downward of an entire room the moment they walk in. And it’s a bummer. There’s tension, negativity, and an emotional ripple effect. But not everyone’s like that. Yes, there are “energy depleters” like Oscar the...

When an Old Catechism Spoke to Me

Its Yellowed Pages Speak from Years Ago I wasn’t looking for it. It turned up the way old things often do—quietly, without announcement. A small catechism that once belonged to my father. Its cover was worn thin, the edges softened by time and hands. A child’s pencil...