when I learned who was calling, my first thought was, “I know what she wants.” I picked up the phone and expected her to ask about gift cards to help with groceries. It turns out I couldn’t have been more…
Faith is the victory
A common bit of advice we share with fellow travelers is to “stay in the middle of the road.” The experienced driver would no doubt edit that a bit to read: “Stay in the middle of the right side of…
The true test of faith is in knowing your God
n John’s first letter to the church the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ tells his community of faith that they are children of God and recognizes that the reason many in the world do not understand them is because the…
Churches grow faith, defy national trends
There was a celebration at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood earlier this year. After years of prayer and fundraising, the church was ready to build and cut the ribbon on its new Family Life Center and Parish…
Faith Column: What Faith is and means
in the circle of ministers who write this article for the paper, it is called the faith article. So I thought I should write something about faith. Faith is so significant that it is certainly difficult writing a summary of…
Restaurant Support Effort Spurs Big Donation For FAITH
A brief ceremony on the chilly, windswept afternoon of March 15 culminated a nearly year-long cooperative effort among local individuals, nonprofits, municipal, and service agencies to connect food provided by local restaurants struggling during the earlier stages of the pandemic…
Faith Matters: Humanity’s pride the source of sin
A fundamental principal of the Christian moral life is that we are made in God’s image and likeness. That divine imprint has given us an immortal soul, profound dignity, and a free will to creatively pursue what is good, true,…
How the pandemic ended and then restored my faith in humanity
I still remember the whispers of a novel disease and the potential onset of a pandemic that crept through the quads of Hopkins a year ago. Among them was the speculation that all of us students might be sent home,…
Messages of Faith: Examples of people of great faith
‘People of Great Faith’ is the theme for this month’s column. In my initial drafts, I focused on the Mother of God, highlighting her complete obedience to the Holy Spirit and the will of God. Her faith, even more than…
How Prayer Can Prepare Us For Death
Douglas McKelvey has been writing short prayers for years. Formerly a lyricist for artist Charlie Peacock and other Christian bands, McKelvey was also involved in the early work of Art House America, a self-described “artistic hub” and nonprofit founded by Peacock…