Forward in Hope

One year after the end of “the war to end all wars,” President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with these words: “To us

Tomorrow is All Hallow’s Eve, which means there will be all sorts of pedestrians—most of them children—on the sidewalks and streets and in the dark. Here are a few tips

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while males can be victims of domestic violence, the vast majority are women and children. That’s why male allies and community cooperation are

It’s a tragic truth that bullying and suicide often go together. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “We know that bullying behavior and suicide-related behavior are

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that

Practicing gratitude makes life a more positive experience, especially when it comes to our mental health. Taking time to express and feel gratitude … Reduces stress Improves our mood Reduces

Once again, it’s September and National Suicide Prevention Month. Each year, we talk about suicide prevention because of the debilitating impact it has on those we serve, as well as

September 2 is a special day for more than one reason this year. Yes, it’s Labor Day, but it’s also the 79th birthday of Saint Francis Ministries. Yes, you read