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June 2013

June 14, 2013

Lt. Col. Mark Weber’s Operation True Grit: A Husband and Father’s Final Legacy

(Editor’s Note: My interview with Lt. Col. Mark Weber was recorded a few weeks ago,...

June 10, 2013

Wisdom Doesn’t Always Wear a Suit: NBC News’s Bob Dotson on the Power of Ordinary People

“The one overriding theme I found is that wisdom doesn’t always wear a suit.” Considering...

June 05, 2013

Choosing Your Words Wisely: Insights on Improving Communication Skills

Considering how often poorly chosen words can lead to friction and arguments between family, friends...

May 2013

May 17, 2013

“American Idol” winner Candice Glover and Other Women Who Derive Their Self-Worth from God

Candice Glover was crowned the winner of "American Idol" season 12 last night - and...

May 13, 2013

Mr. Rogers on Judgment, Need and Holy Ground

The Christopher Awards are just around the corner; next Thursday, to be exact. It's made...

May 09, 2013

The Legacy of Father Dollar Bill

The following column was written by Jerry Costello: “You don’t have to solve all the...

May 03, 2013

Actress Bonnie Hunt’s Brother and a Catholic Priest Are Saving Lives in Uganda

You likely know Bonnie Hunt from her years as a talk show host and from...

April 2013

April 26, 2013

The Immortal Sacrifice of Four Chaplains

The following column was written by Jerry Costello: It’s been 70 long years since the...

April 25, 2013

Hard Times Come Again No More

In light of last week's bombings in Boston, explosion in West, Texas, and all the...

April 19, 2013

Terror and Fear Do Not Have to Win Out

In response to the inevitable fear and stress that people may be experiencing in the...

April 17, 2013

Grace, Gold & Glory: An Interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas and her mom, Natalie Hawkins

One of the most impressive things about Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas' memoir "Grace, Gold &...

April 16, 2013

The Way the World is Meant to Work: Heroic Sandy Hook Teacher Kaitlin Roig Discusses Her New Initiative

The darkest experience of former Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Kaitlin Roig's life has motivated...

April 11, 2013

What’s This 91-Year-Old’s Secret to Living a Long, Healthy Life?

Many people wonder about the secret to living a long, healthy life. According to this...

April 04, 2013

A Hero of Baseball and World War Two

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: You’ve heard about the heroes...

March 2013

March 31, 2013

“Out of the Pain and Out of the Darkness, Newtown is Resurrected.”

On this Easter Sunday when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ - the ultimate...

March 21, 2013

The U.S.’ First Restaurant Owner with Down Syndrome

Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to acknowledge and promote the good, loving,...

March 07, 2013

UPDATE: Jennifer Lawrence’s Friend with Down Syndrome Gets His Own Moment in the Spotlight

The other day I posted some excerpts from a story in New York's Daily News...

March 05, 2013

The Car Accident That Saved a Life

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: The regular column by Father...

February 2013

February 19, 2013

The Drop Box for Unwanted Babies

Every day, unwanted babies were abandoned on the streets of Seoul, South Korea. In order...

February 15, 2013

Family of 14 Pursues Freedom and Pioneer Spirit on the Road

Bob Dotson, who does "American Story" segments for NBC's Today Show, recently spent some time...

February 13, 2013

What to Give Up for Lent

The following is an entry from The Christophers' "Three Minutes a Day" book: The inspirational...

February 05, 2013

“The Blind Side’s” Happy Super Bowl Ending

Many of you have seen the Christopher Award-winning movie "The Blind Side," which told the...

February 01, 2013

The Power of Humility

The following is an excerpt from the Christopher News Note "The Power of Humility." Humility...

January 2013

January 20, 2013

“Batman” Actor Christian Bale Calls Eight-Year-Old Cancer Patient

I've documented previous acts of kindness by "Dark Knight" actor Christian Bale, so I wanted...

November 2012

November 15, 2012

“People” Magazine Features Down Syndrome Adoption Ministry

Congratulations to former Christopher Closeup guest Andrea Roberts for getting her international Down syndrome orphan...

November 14, 2012

Media, Morality and Uncommon Virtue: Why The New “Three Minutes a Day” Book is Good For You & Our Culture

Though summer tends to be a time of vacation for most people, my July and...

October 2012

October 19, 2012

How a Family of Dogs Helped Rescue a Lost Child with Down Syndrome

From NBC Nightly News: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the...

September 2012

September 25, 2012

A Song for the Saint of Impossible Causes: Keith Urban, Jordin Sparks & More Join Children of St. Jude’s Hospital

One of the earliest celebrity supporters of The Christophers was the actor Danny Thomas (Make...

September 18, 2012

God Exchanged My Pain for Purpose: A 21-Year-Old Cancer Survivor’s Wake Up Call to Young People

Twenty-one-year-old singer/songwriter and author Paige Armstrong Omartian knows that life is precious because she almost...

September 09, 2012

“Dark Knight” Actor Christian Bale Performs Another Super Act of Kindness

In July, I posted the story of actor Christian Bale, star of the "Dark Knight"...