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Personal Reflection: 48 Years of Recovery
Today marks 48 years since the beginning of my recovery from alcoholism and, of course, I am deeply grateful. I also understand why some people want to congratulate me. But I am uncomfortable being complimented on this occasion if it implies that I did something spectacular or within my own…
Humanizing Work: Volunteer Service
Anita, a financially comfortable widow in her 80s, has done volunteer work for almost two decades at Helping Hands, a social ministry on the east side of Toledo, originally established in 1982 by St. Louis Catholic parish under the leadership of Fr. Robert Armstrong. It now provides a soup kitchen,…
Wisdom Wednesday | November 1
Welcome to Wisdom Wednesday in Black Catholic History and Native American Heritage month. War stories include the religious foundation of Hamas and a claim of intentional attack on journalists. American support for political violence has risen, care for the climate has fallen. We revive a web feature with an anonymous experience of sobriety and unwanted congratulations.