compassion

In the pages of her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” Britney Spears gives readers an understanding of why she did the things that fueled tabloid headlines for years and the very real effects fame and gossip had on her as a vulnerable young woman.

The “Mystery Man” exhibition helps people understand “Jesus’ history from an archaeological point of view.”

The celebration, held Dec. 4, is the oldest religious procession in Los Angeles. It was established by Mexican Catholics who fled persecution by the Mexican government during the Cristero War in 1931.

“Even happy reunions can bring ordinary obstacles as we struggle with the shifting dynamics within families and the stress brought by homecomings.”

As the Minnesota native and founder of Sharing and Caring Hands grapples with the constraints of an aging body, she is undeterred, pouring even more time and prayer into her ministry.

“To make a difference in the world’s suffering and pain, Mary teaches us to be present to others in joy and in sorrow.”

As they accompanied one man on his life’s journey with all its challenges, St. Mary’s Cathedral parishioners rallied around him with a spirit of compassion.

“When we picture God as a loving parent, hearing the cries of those in need and coming to their help, we can also remember God’s joy when we learn to follow and do the same.”