By Christy Barritt Muslim Students and Catholic Universities Muslim students are enrolling in Catholic Universities at the highest rate ever. This was the conclusion of a New York Times Collaborative Study. One reason for this growth, as explored by the study, is that the level of acceptance provided at those universities is greater. Another […]
While She Still Remembers
By Rebecca Cheng How many of us have walked into a room and forgotten why we came in? We may say we’re just getting old, but this might be one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease, not a part of normal aging. My family has experienced a mixture of feelings at Mom’s medical […]
An interview with a caregiver
By Shawn McMullen Editor’s note: Recently I interviewed an Alzheimer’s caregiver who helped establish a local Alzheimer’s Association and now leads monthly Alzheimer’s support groups. For personal reasons, the caregiver has asked to remain unnamed. Tell us about your personal experience with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s was gradual. We didn’t recognize the […]
Remember when you were in your prime?– Job 29
By David Faust A peculiar kind of suffering sneaks up on those who lead productive lives. Eventually it dawns on you that you’re no longer in your prime. No one wants to fade into irrelevance like an old yellowed newspaper—yesterday’s news. A woman who used to turn heads when she walked into a room […]
When Less Is More
By Steven Clark Goad Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish […]