Prayer Focus: Conflicts escalates in Middle East; US recovers from storms
In a world filled with conflict and suffering, the end of a ceasefire in Gaza and the escalation of military actions in Yemen highlight the…
Category: Beyond The News
Prayer Focus: Australia braces for Tropical Cyclone Albert; Food prices soar in Gaza
In a world where natural disasters and human suffering frequently collide, we MUST meet these crises with love, prayer and whatever action we can. The…
Prayer Focus: Tragedies in Germany, Congo; Pope Francis in ‘respiratory failure’
In a world where headlines often highlight despair, we are reminded that our faith calls us to respond with hope, love, and compassion. Recent events…
Prayer Focus: Fire in the Carolinas; Pope Francis on the mend
In recent days, the Carolinas caught fire and Pope Francis has taken a turn for the better — two reminders of the fragility of life…
Prayer Focus: A Call for Compassion in Our Houses of Worship
In a world increasingly marked by division and conflict, our places of worship should stand as beacons of refuge and sanctuary. Recent headlines remind us…
Prayer Focus: Strangers in a Strange Land
In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, our faith calls us to respond with compassion and prayer. Recent headlines remind us of the urgent…
Why I love Pope Francis, even though I’m not Catholic
NOTE: The following was originally published in The Tri-State Defender, where I spent many years as a journalist and award-winning columnist. For context, Pope Francis…
Prayer Focus: Terror in Israel, Tension in Ukraine
Praying for the people of Ukraine, as tensions rise and the path to peace remains uncertain. We pray for Israel, where violence and fear continue…
Prayer Focus: Kentucky Floods, Pope Francis and a modern Jonah
Praying for the people of Kentucky, facing devastating floods and loss. We pray for Pope Francis, that God restores his health and strength. We also…
Prayer Focus: Typhoon Yagi’s wake of destruction
Pray for communities in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, one of Asia's most powerful storms this year.