St. Brigid – Patron Saint of Dairy Farmers
On February 1, we celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid of Kildare. St. Brigid is not only one of the…
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Third Sunday of Advent Reflection
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 / 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 / John 1:6-8, 19-28 In the gospel today, John is in the…
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Supporting Farmers This Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are finalizing our holiday plans. For many, the holiday season this…
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Together We Can Make A Difference (Part 2)
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two part blog story. Read Part 1 here.] After meeting with countless…
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Together We Can Make A Difference (Part 1)
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two part blog story. Read Part 2 here.] “I’m part of the…
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A Prayer After the Storm
Deacon Dan Freeman of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa wrote this prayer in response to the devastating storm that affected…
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Confessions of a Rural Music Director
The first time I heard the choir sing at Our Lady of the Valley, I thought I was hearing angels,…
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Welcome Tim – New CRL Program Manager
Tim Streiff joined the CRL staff in August as the Program Manager, a new role on our team focused on…
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On Old Lakes and New Eyes
Growing up, we had a word for people who drove up from the Twin Cities to summer in cabins on…
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Understanding Farm Stress
As I was reflecting on how the world has changed in the last few months, and the new stresses we…
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