New Father Jim Bacik lecture series begins

–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 14, 2018 The Sylvania Franciscan Village reminds the public about the lecture series by Fr. Jim Bacik, “Bridging our Polarized Divisions: Drawing on Christian Wisdom.” Lectures in this series focus on bridging the various divisions that threaten society today by retrieving relevant insights from the Christian tradition. The lectures will deal with various divides, including gender, religion, politics, … Continue reading New Father Jim Bacik lecture series begins

EMPTY PEW, FULL HEART

–by Mary Helen Darah PUBLICATION DATE: June 5, 2018 I come from a long line of churchgoers, but don’t let that fool you. None of my family’s halos are blinding. Like the majority of people in my life, we are works in progress. Thankfully, one fact holds true in most places of worship. If you appear at their doorstep as a disheveled mess, holding the … Continue reading EMPTY PEW, FULL HEART