Lourdes (can be pronounced either “lourde” or “lourdz”) is a small town in the Hautes-Pyrenees department in southwest France. Lourdes is the largest Catholic pilgrimage destination in France, and one of the most popular Catholic shrines in the world. Lourdes lies 497 miles south of Paris in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains. The small town of … Read more
Vincent Van Gogh was not always an artist. In fact, he wanted to be a church pastor and was even sent to the Belgian mining community of Borinage in 1879. He discovered that the miners there endured deplorable working conditions and poverty-level wages. Their families were malnourished and struggled simply to survive. He felt concerned … Read more
Suppose that you are driving down the highway at 75 mph when the speed limit is only 65 mph. Next, suppose that a State Trouper stops you and writes you a ticket. The fine is $100.00. (Not let us look a three words: justice, mercy, and grace.) Justice says that you are guilty and the … Read more