November 11 was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of the fighting in World War I. It became Veterans Day in 1954, honoring Americans who had served in the armed forces, in wartime and in peace. Some volunteered. Others were called to duty. Their
“You cannot be a man of faith unless you know how to doubt.” Thomas Merton wrote those words from within the walls of a Trappist monastery. He had devoted his life to God, yet he did not regard doubt as a failure of faith. Sue Monk Kidd
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We readily offer help to those we love, yet often resist it ourselves. How can we accept assistance without feeling that we have surrendered our independence or dignity?
Before he died, Indianapolis businessman Terry Kahn gave his attorney one unusual instruction: Do not spend money on an obituary. Kahn did not believe anyone would be interested in reading about his life. He was wrong. When Kahn died in 2021, he left behind an estate worth
A few days ago, thousands of people gathered in Chicago for the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Organizers described it as a celebration of democracy, culture, service, and hope—a place intended not simply to preserve history, but to encourage people to participate in