Junipo Serra’s unsaintly history
The recently canonized Spanish missionary brought indigenous Californians much more than just “the good news.”I greeted the pope’s visit with enthusiasm. I might not...
A pilgrimage for justice and dignity
One hundred women walked 100 miles to celebrate the pope’s message on migration.One hundred women walked 100 miles to welcome Pope Francis to Washington....
Carly Fiorina Proves You Don’t Want a CEO for a President
In 1992, independent candidate Ross Perot chose Admiral James Stockdale, a complete unknown, as his presidential running mate. In his first debate, the VP...
Francis Gets Served the House Specialty
With his gentle grace, disarming humility, and penchant for saying “God bless America” like he means it, Pope Francis appeared to sweep Washington off...
Autumn is bittersweet
It seems to me that, unlike the other seasons, Autumn (or Fall if you prefer) is a bittersweet season - one in which pleasantness...
Deer in Headlines
According to a recent report from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), there is evidence of flowing salt water on Mars. Here on...
Letter to the Editor
Say yes to Issue 18Editor:Beavercreek residents, as well as residents throughout Greene County, benefit in so many ways from Greene County Parks & Trails...
Pope Francis and the pain of prisoners
The pontiff had compassionate words for the incarcerated, but I wish he’d said something to their guards, too.During his historic U.S. visit, Pope Francis...
My list of things to do
The other day I decided to put together a list of things I really want to do before I depart this planet we all...
Don’t fall off your bike
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such...
