I have moved 15 times in 17 years. We spent eight years of our life overseas and we have traveled more than what is probably average. So, we’ve learned to be mobile and travel light. Two things I always have my children bring along: a change of clothes and all the toys they need to […]
Military Life
Fr. Emil Kapaun- Servant of God, Peacemaker, Chaplain
A Shepherd in Combat Boots. What a special call. I wonder why any man would choose to be a priest for soldiers. Here is the reason Fr. Emil Kapaun gave: When I was ordained, I was determined to ‘spend myself ’ for God. I was determined to do that cheerfully, no matter in what circumstances […]
April: Month of the Military Child
April is the month of the military child. Thank God for military children. It’s easy to understand that soldiers and service members make sacrifices for your freedom. But do you think about how their children make sacrifice for your freedom too? I know it sounds a bit harsh but it is true. The month of […]
Prisoner of Jesus by Brian Harrington
Prisoner of Jesus by Brian Harrington: In honor of a wonderful chaplain we want to share a song today. My husband wrote the song many years ago.We’ve been so very inspired by the life of Fr. Emil Kapaun lately. Fr. Kapaun was an Army Chaplain who served in the Korean War and died there after […]
Fr. Vincent Capodanno : Servant of God
I’ve been researching the lives of some amazing military chaplains for my 4 Week Series: Quotes from Military Chaplains, and the more I read the more blessed I am. I am reminded that there are some amazing Chaplains serving our military today also and am so grateful that they are part of our military community. […]