Dying Man Seeks Catholic Faith Before Death
Father Joseph M. Champlin recounts visiting Ken Herbert, a dying man in the community, as he reflects on faith and grace. Herbert’s spirit and prayers accompany Champlin on a flight to Seattle for a priests conference on care of the sick.
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Ken Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Seattle
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Photographer's Covenant With Nature in Wisconsin Lagoon
A photographer credits August sun as the backdrop for a long lens observation of seven great blue herons at a marsh mouth. Bitter-sweet sighting follows, as family and faith intersect during a dying relative's visit, prayer, and last rites.
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Wisconsin
Reconciliation With Nature On Deer Island Campout
A family recalls near month on Deer Island Mississippi River, observing wildlife and embracing camping as a path to gratitude. The piece links nature with Thanksgiving values, God’s gifts, and environmental stewardship through simple living and recycling.
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Deer Island
Mississippi River
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