Contents
Features
10 Sonnets for Church Seasons: Inspiring poems and photos accompany you on a journey through our liturgical year, Sasha A. Palmer
7 Simple Things to Do for Others: Love Thy Neighbor(hood), Liguori Publications Staff
16 Only Grace Can Explain: A prisoner opens his soul to the Almighty as he yearns for a new life, Jim Auer
20 Poem: Beginning Anew: A poem for the New Year, Br. Dan Korn Retires
20 A salute to a Liguorian columnist
22 Profiles in Service: A Focus on Evangelization: “No human mistake will destroy
the Church.” Deacon Ralph Torrelli
24 Will You Step Up or Step Aside? Being ordinary doesn’t define us, Craig Lounsbrough, MDiv, Lpc
28 Meditation: Bobby Sunshine: Love joins with the nudges of the Holy, Happy Spirit, Sr. Mary Ann Miller
32 Fiction: Special Nights: Unexpected gifts can be manifested in adoration’s silence, Charlene Hoyt
Columns
2 From the Editor : Listen Up! Elizabeth A. Herzing-Gebhart
5 From the President and Publisher: Another Year, a Different Me, Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR
6 Just Live It : A Prayerful Resolution, María Ruiz Scaperlanda
8 Plain Talk : A Broken Supply Chain, Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, CSsR
15 Faith Hits Home : Stay Connected to the Vine, Sarah Christmyer
21 The Redeemer, Mary, and You: The Meaning of “Yes” Carol Monaco
In Every Issue
4 Columnists
4 Mail
36 New! Word Search
36 New! Scripture Scoop
37 Catholic Crossword
38 Around the Table
40 The Lighter Side
