She was at the flower shop buying flowers for her grandmother who was celebrating her 70th birthday when she spotted Father Desjardins. He was talking to Mr. Cooper whose farm he had invited her to visit with him and a group of other people. It had been a fun excursion. She had even milked a… Read More Farewell, Father Desjardins
Father Étienne Desjardins left the home of Mrs. Amadou, one of his parishioners and stepped into her garden. He had just spent over an hour with her, reading the Bible and praying the Rosary. She was one of the shut-ins. Arthritis in her knees made it difficult for her to get around as she used… Read More Father Desjardins
“Grandma, why do people call you eerie Siri?” “I guess it’s because they think I’m strange.” “Strange in what way?” “It think it’s because of my right eye.” “You can’t help that.” “I know, Baby but that’s how folks are. They get scared when they see something they don’t like or don’t understand. Don’t let… Read More Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Siri
Some years ago, I was part of a ministry which reached out to women and children living in shelters. One of my favorite things was collecting donated items and taking them to the shelter. The staff was just as excited as my assistant and I were. It was like Christmas every time we went there… Read More Single Mothers
Di Barrong is the founder of Bags of Love, a charitable organization which provides bags to the various community agencies that serve the needs of children in those scary days between being taken from their own homes and being placed in more permanent foster care. In her own words, she shares how this organization came about. A number… Read More One Woman’s Dream
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