Mother Teresa Statue praying
A huge ceremony was held at the Vatican canonizing Mother Teresa as Saint Teresa of Calcutta a few days ago. If you’re not Catholic, you might wonder what all the commotion is over this one religious rite. Most of us believe that she …
St. Francis of Assisi is the Catholic patron saint of animals.
One of the most recognizable names of a saint is that of Francis of Assisi. Many famous paintings, compositions and texts have been produced in his honor, but many people don’t really know who this ma…
Ushering in the month of September
A septangle is a figure with seven sides. A septave is a seven-tone musical scale. A septuagenarian is a person who is between 70 and 79 years old. It’s almost a conundrum why September, from the same Latin root “septem” whi…
Celebrate the freedom to read books during Banned Books Week
“Do you like green eggs and ham?
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
I do not like green eggs and ham!”
Almost everyone recognizes the lines from Dr. Seuss’s beloved “Green Eggs and Ham.” Did you know…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.
If you’ve ever lost your keys or glasses, you’ve probably joked about getting old and getting Alzheimer’s. Go ahead, admit it. Sometimes, it’s easier to joke about something than to really face the…
In 1990, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) to monitor the risk behaviors of youth and adults. The survey is not without its critics, but for the most part the YRBSS has helped to find trends…
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Get your whole family involved in researching your family tree.
AARP talks about August being a month to focus on your legacy. Most people want to know how they will be remembered when they’re gone, and how they’ve influenced their loved ones. Each of us, wheth…
One sacred site in North America is Washington National Cathedral.
There are many famous buildings around the world that represent faith to different cultures. Stonehenge in England comes to mind as one of the most iconic places, but there are many others that you …
The Pope calls for the discussion of Women Deacon’s in the church
Many different faiths allow women to serve as ministers and leaders, but the Catholic Church has lagged behind. For generations, only men have been ordained as deacons and priests. While nuns d…
Are you tired of hearing about the upcoming Presidential Election?
No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, you probably are seeing some crazy behavior this election cycle. It’s not only from the candidates and commentators, it seems as if everyone is g…