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Faith

Palm Sunday should serve as a modern day cautionary tale

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 ...

Faith Briefs for April 11

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 ...

Our Easter celebration

“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 ...

As Easter nears, set aside quiet time to worship and reflect

In preparation for Easter, many Christians and Catholics have been observing Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and will continue for 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving until April 17. Not everyone necessarily abstains from food. Many people are choosing to fast from social ...

The gospel can be as simple as taking someone to lunch

“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 ...

Faith Briefs for April 4

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 ...