A civil engineer and father of five, Brian Smith of St. Mary’s Parish in Westphalia works hard to carve out time to serve the Lord and share his love.

A small act to support a foster parent on the Rosebud Indian Reservation grew into a group effort.

Pete Burak reminds us even in a pandemic, we can still pray.

For Evangelina Palma Ramírez, Ph.D., from Cristo Rey Parish, accompaniment (acompañamiento) is walking with people, being with them, listening to their joyful and sad experiences and helping them acquire what they need.

Everyone with glasses or contacts understands the sensation of seeing leaves on trees after putting on glasses for the first time.

For Sarah, witnessing is about how you live your daily life.

The key is reminding people that they are good and that God is pleased with them.

Confirmation – much more than a certificate of completion.

Christianity’s bold claims shine brightest when things are darkest.

Peter’s journey of faith is a microcosm for all of us.

John Thelen began volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul in St. Johns in 1995, and is now the executive director.

Sue Davis of St. Gerard Parish in Lansing has been bringing the Eucharist to patients at local hospitals for 11 years.

Jo Hooper shares a mother’s warmth

This tight-knit group takes care of their parish and each other

As a retired chief accounting officer, she knows the value of robust bookkeeping.

Each experience is unique - be ready to share yours.

“I hope the people I transport gain a better understanding of God’s purpose through the services we provide,” explains Gary Kinneer. “Hopefully it brings them closer to God.”

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Mt 16:24) These are challenging words from Jesus. They cut to the heart and demand a response.

“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice.

Jill discovered her own call and vocation, now she prays for others to realize their own.

Jack W. Chan of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lansing is a natural-born, tried-and-true missionary pilgrim if there ever was one.

Anyone who’s played sports, pursued music or developed a new personal skill or trait has probably heard it said, “If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse!”

When I read a familiar Gospel story, I ask God to help me see it with new eyes and think about it with a deeper meaning.

Mary VanPoppelen became a volunteer at Mother Teresa House after retiring from the family business about a year and a half ago.

Love allows us to see people as their Creator sees them, and when we look through his lens, love becomes giving and not taking.