Aug
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Be Aware of the Power of Touch
August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Some people insist, “I’m not a hugger,” and we should all be respectful of those boundaries. Yet even a small token of physical affection can make a real impact. Studies have shown that there are undeniable healing properties in physical touch.
We may not be physically ill, but let’s face it, it’s a tough [...]
Aug
14
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
August 14, 2008 | 1 Comment
Raymond Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894. He joined the Franciscan order in 1907 and took the name that we know him by: Maximilian. Maximilian loved his vocation very much, and he especially loved the Blessed Mother. He added the name “Mary” when he pronounced solemn vows in 1914. Father Maximilian Mary was convinced [...]



