December 19, 2024

Sanctuary: Defending faith and humanity against fear

The sun had barely risen, casting a pale, hesitant light over a land that seemed unsure of itself, when the news came down like a hammer on an old anvil. The announcement wasn’t made with fanfare, nor with the solemnity one might expect from something so grave. No, it was delivered with the cold efficiency of machinery, as if humanity were an afterthought in the…


Holiday travel tips; pack some patience, plan ahead

Well, folks, the holidays are upon us, and that means two things for Southern Californians: traffic jams and more traffic jams. Now, you might think the airports would be the worst of it, but no, sir, most of y’all will be playing bumper cars on the freeways. A record-breaking 8.7 million of you are set to hit the road over the next 12 days. And…