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I have little doubt that in my three and a half years on staff, I have lost some readers, mid-story that is. I don’t like to think that, but I figure somewhere after the first paragraph or two, some readers either have the necessary info they need from a story or aren’t engaged enough to continue. [...]

MESA–St. Bridget Parish recently started a Justice Garden Market. From what I read there were some 240 seedlings. The gardens–all organic–are spread throughout the community including a small garden at the parish. The parish sells its produce every two weeks. I haven’t been tipped off to any kind of pricing structure, but read that it’s [...]

Pro-lifers have been gearing up all week, if not longer for ways to publicly show their disapproval of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion 37 years ago today. Since I have a sister born the same year, I always wonder how many classmates she didn’t get to meet and friends she [...]

Catholics throughout the Valley will be effected by today’s PF Chang’s Rock ‘n Roll Marathon. The most bothersome impact will likely be the road closures around several churches. I noticed several announcements advising parishioners of detours or adjusted Mass times for this morning. I wonder how empty some of the pews will be as a [...]

Ike Ndolo, who came out with his first album, “We Are the Beggars” in October, is still actively promoting his work. The assistant music director at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Tempe has a video interview at SpiritandSong.com. He explains the meaning behind “I Am Saved,” one of 11 original tracks on the album. [...]