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January 2014

January 24, 2014

Why You Should See “Gimme Shelter” and Ignore the Critics Shouting “Agenda!”

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at the animosity - not just criticism, but animosity...

January 23, 2014

Padre Whiskey’s Cause for Sainthood

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: Father Joseph Walijewski was a...

January 16, 2014

Meet the Businessman Who Showed Kindness to Autistic Girl on Plane

A blog post by Shanell Mouland titled "Dear Daddy in Seat 16C" went viral recently....

January 15, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on the Challenge of Forgiveness

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares his thoughts on forgiveness, one of the...

January 14, 2014

Pregnant Teen Finds Hope and Healing: A Look at the Movie “Gimme Shelter”

"Last time I asked for God's help, He put me here," 16-year-old Apple Bailey angrily...

January 09, 2014

Building the Deep Bonds of Spiritual Friendship

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Building Spiritual Friendships." If you'd...

January 07, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Being a Christ-bearer

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares part of the story behind Father James...

December 2013

December 18, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on the Essence of Christmas

In Father Jonathan Morris's Christmas message, he reflects on the idea that God so loved...

December 17, 2013

Making Christmas Happy and Holy

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Making Christmas Happy and Holy."...

December 06, 2013

A Modern Heir to St. Nicholas

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: Father Joseph Marquis, not surprisingly,...

November 2013

November 26, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Serving the Poor at Thanksgiving & Beyond

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares a personal story about the example his...

November 18, 2013

Meat, Potatoes, Love and Action

“It gives you meat along with the potatoes.” No, that’s not a comment from a...

November 13, 2013

Jennifer Lawrence Cuts Through Security Barrier to Talk with Girl in Wheelchair

Among the most popular posts I've written in my nearly two years of blogging here...

November 12, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Loving Others as Christ Would Love Them

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris examines the Christian call to love others as...

November 05, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris & the Beggar Who Hit the Jesus Lottery

In this week's video from Father Jonathan Morris, he offers a reflection on the patience...

November 01, 2013

From Sinners to Saints: No One is Too Far Gone for God

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "From Sinners to Saints." If...

October 2013

October 30, 2013

The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude

I saw the image below on Christopher Award-winning author Nicole Lataif's Facebook page today. It's...

October 24, 2013

Science and a Mother’s Love Offer Hope to Fatally Ill Child

Sam Berns was supposed to be dead by age 13 because he was born with...

October 23, 2013

Prostitutes, Addicts, Prayers and Dreams: Making the Broken Holy

“We made ourselves available in the corners and the crevices and the dark places in...

October 21, 2013

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Gifts of the Holy Spirit."...

October 17, 2013

The Condition of Our Hearts Affects the Way We See: An Interview with Danny Gokey

“Fear and faith have one thing in common: they both ask you to believe in...

October 15, 2013

He Had Every Right Not to Be Happy, But He Was Happy All the Time

Though born with cerebral palsy along with minimal hearing and vision, Noah Voelker of Gainesville,...

October 11, 2013

She Was a Doozy

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: If she had done nothing...

October 10, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Aiming to Serve, Not Be Served

This week's reflection by Father Jonathan Morris covers the importance of serving others, of following...

October 03, 2013

Love Turns Despair Into Hope: The LaHood Family’s Ministry to Disabled Children

When Dan LaHood was in second grade at St. John Baptist De La Salle grammar...

October 02, 2013

Seeing Christ in Others

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Seeing Christ in Others." If...

October 01, 2013

Video: Father Jonathan Morris on Being Gentle and Not Hurting Others

This week's video reflection from Father Jonathan Morris about being gentle and not hurting others...

September 2013

September 26, 2013

How a 30-Year-Old Batboy with Down Syndrome Inspires the Cincinnati Reds – and Everyone

Thirty years ago, when Cheryl and Dave Kremer received the diagnosis that their son Teddy...

September 23, 2013

Father Jonathan Morris on Optimism versus Pessimism

In this week's video message from Father Jonathan Morris, he shares his thoughts on optimism...

September 18, 2013

A Musical Journey Through Grief: From Despair and Anger at God to Hope and Healing

“I asked you for the light. You gave me a long dark night.” Grammy nominated...