By Allison Vrooman | Photos by Our Lady of Peace Parish Each December, as the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated, churches are adorned with flowers, evergreens and Nativity scenes. Not merely...

By Karen Ridder I handed each of my newborn babies to someone who absolutely could not handle the task. These people really should not have been taking care of babies. I allowed it anyway, because I...

By Sara Kraft “The feeling of community within activities, faith, fellowship and friendship has really surprised me about St. James,” explains Rachael Wohletz. Rachael and her husband Robert have 11...

By Allison Vrooman A community health needs assessment completed by Children’s Mercy in 2021 found that mental health is a growing problem among Kansas City youth. An estimated 14.3 percent of...

Rediscovering prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in Advent By Sara Kraft “Would you open your Christmas presents early?” My husband often asks our children during the Advent season. Of course, they...

A light in the darkness, a gift of love By Ashley Everett The Christmas season is such a beautiful time — twinkling lights, warm meals and the joy of being with loved ones. But for many families...

Jasper’s Ristorante and Marco Polo’s Italian Market Jasper Mirable Jr. was born a Roman Catholic in 1962 and baptized at Christ the King Catholic Church on 85th and Wornall Rd. He attended St. Thomas...