Regular Articles 
October Crossword(0)
Across: 1 Made, 3 Dalmatic,
9 Tonsure, 10 Churn,
11 Humanae vitae, 14 Not,
16 Atone, 17 Ire,
18 Parishioners, 21 Bless,
22 Pallium, 23 Adequate,
24 Dean.
Down: 1 Matching,
2 Denim, 4 Ale, 5 Machine tools, 6 Tsunami, 7 Cana,
8 Guinea-Bissau, 12 Epoch,
13 Welshman, 15 Trapeze,
19 Exile, 20 Abba, 22 Pit. … More
Can You Bear It?
Morris and Esther went to the fair every year, and every year Morris would say, “Esther I'd like to ride in that helicopter."
Esther always replied, "I know Morris but that helicopter ride is fifty dollars and fifty dollars is fifty dollars."
One year Esther and Morris went to the fair and Morris said, "Esther, I'm 85 years old.… More
October Saints
Blessed Luigi Maria Monti (1825-1900)
A lay religious, Luigi Monti was born in Milan, Italy, in 1825. When Luigi was 12, his father died. Luigi became a craftsman in wood to support his family. An ardent youth, he gathered together many young artisans and farmers to become part of what was known as ‘The Company of the Sacred Heart of Jesus’.… More
For the Ordinary Things
for the Messenger by M.H.B.
Thank you, Lord, for the ordinary things,
for the frost for the cold and the glow they bring.
For the child who is well and the child who is not
warm and content in her own little cot.… More