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My mother told me that a week ago, the first-grade class of St. Francis Catholic School in Lagrange, Illinois, came to sing Advent carols to the residents where Mom lives.  After singing, these precious children came to the residents’ tables to play Christmas bingo together.  Mom said the cutest little girl stood by her and…

On this day 56 years ago, in 1968, the renown Trappist Monk, Thomas Merton, died of a tragic accident near Bangkok while attending a conference.  This prolific writer, poet, mystic and theologian was best known for his book “Seven Story Mountain”, which continues to be a best seller today.  It’s the story of Merton’s own…