Saints Among Us

Saints Among Us

(c) Chernin Entertainment The 17th century French priest launched a revolution in compassionate ministry to the poor and marginalized. A recent fictional St. Vincent turns out to be a pretty remarkable guy, too.   In the 2014 comedy-drama St....
The Best Version of Ourselves

The Best Version of Ourselves

You never know what you might hear when the best man proposes a toast at a wedding reception. Everything depends, of course, on the relationship between the best man and the groom.  Not to mention whether he’s already had a few drinks too many.  And whether he’s...
How to Be a Great Lover

How to Be a Great Lover

A few years ago I ran across an advertisement for a love potion.    It was called Love’s Bouquet.  At the top of the ad were four exciting words:  Never Be Lonely Again!  Further down it read:  “Just a touch or two of this powerful love-potion-in-a-bottle is all you...
Hope in the Midst of Darkness

Hope in the Midst of Darkness

Last Sunday evening, mother-and-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wynonna accepted the honor all by herself.  Her 76-year-old mom had taken her own life the day before.  The Judds were lavishly successful,...
The Decision of a Lifetime

The Decision of a Lifetime

It’s your ultimate game show fantasy. You’re the last contestant standing with Monty Hall on the original Let’s Make a Deal.  Aside from the fact you’re dressed in an outfit that will embarrass your grandchildren when they watch the reruns years later, you now...