by Derek Cummins | Sep 18, 2023 | Articles, Exodus 90, Feast Days, Formation, Our Team Picks
Exodus is known for fasting and our ascetical practices. But why do Christians fast at all? Jesus tells us that it has to do with the presence of the Bridegroom: “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? The days will come, when the...
by Derek Cummins | Sep 8, 2023 | Articles, Exodus 90, Our Team Picks
Bret Ware is a husband, father, and parish secretary at St. Elizabeth Parish in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. “I wasn’t originally drawn to Exodus,” he says. His friend, Deacon Michael Halbrook, introduced Bret to the program and its impact. As a result, Bret...
by Derek Cummins | Sep 8, 2023 | Articles, Formation, Our Team Picks
What gave the early Christians the desire to leave behind their professions, travel to foreign lands and, in most cases, give their lives? Their minds were transformed and renewed by their relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and God, so that they had what we...
by Derek Cummins | Aug 31, 2023 | Articles, Fatherhood, Our Team Picks
He was 40 years old or so when I was born, so I had the unique experience of a young “in his prime” kind of grandfather. I was spoiled rotten with his attention. Those who knew my Granpa would agree, Shelly was a part of what’s called a “dying breed” of man....
by Derek Cummins | Aug 23, 2023 | Articles, Fatherhood, Our Team Picks
Back to school season is upon us! Check out these 5 things that should be on every dad’s list: Do you know what your kids will be learning in school? These days, you cannot take anything for granted. Whether it is a public, charter, or private school, do you...
by Mark Quaranta | Jul 26, 2023 | Articles, Feast Days, Parishes
St. John Vianney is known as the patron of the parish priest. With his feast day quickly approaching (August 4th), it’s important to show the priests in our lives that we appreciate their sacrifice and service to the church. We’ve taken the time to ask a...
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