Daily Archives: December 2017

Christmas stories: Reconnecting with family, and making new ones

Joel Davidson
EDITOR'S PICKS, FORUM
December 2017

Christmas is fast approaching — a time to be reminded of all we have and to prepare ourselves for a new birth. It is a time to celebrate with our family and community — to share time, joy, gifts and love. The coming together in joy reminds me of an event held at Brother Francis Shelter in October.

Celebrate Advent with mindfulness

Effie Caldarola
EDITOR'S PICKS, FORUM, OPINION
December 2017

Long before it became today’s fashionable trend, Jesus espoused the importance of “mindfulness.” Pay attention. Life is short. Sometimes it’s particularly hard to be fully mindful during busy December. For Christians, Advent is a time to pause and ponder the incredible truth that we have a God who entered human history in all its messiness.