Word of the Day – Prayer

Word of the Day – Prayer

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is “Prayer?” Pronounced: [pr-er] Prayer is when someone talks with God. The person might pray to God to share their feelings, give thanks, express their convictions, ask for help, strength, protection, peace, healing, direction, or forgiveness, and listen to God. About prayer […]

Religious Freedom Day 2021

Religious Freedom Day 2021

Let’s celebrate National Religious Freedom Day 2021!  Your first amendment right says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This means you have the right to practice your own religion. No one should harass you about your religious beliefs. You have the right to believe in […]

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Let’s take a trip back in history to 1818, Salzburg, Austria. “Silent Night” is a popular Christmas carol by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. How exciting! Let’s see if we can make some observations and learn from history. Gruberg was a primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is […]

Christmas Star

Christmas Star

The Christmas Star will occur on December 21st when Saturn and Jupiter align. These two planets will produce a significant amount of light. The two largest planets in our solar system will look like a “double planet” for the first time since the Middle Ages. Nothing of this astronomical magnitude will happen again until March […]

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

I would like to first thank my husband, Don, who is an inspiration and support in everything I do. My children, David and Joseph, give me hope to believe in all that is good. I would also like to thank my parents, Marian and Bernard Sheptoski, for teaching me to love reading good books.

How Can We Say Thanks?

How Can We Say Thanks?

How can we thank someone that no longer lives by us or maybe is even no longer alive? Here are some creative ideas: We can reciprocate or do the same deed for someone else that our benefactor did for us We can say, “thank you” We can pray for that individual We can fast for […]