Lifestyles
Boutte man fought virus but never gave up on life
Soon after donating blood, Mark Melancon of Boutte got a letter from the blood center with the devastating news that he had hepatitis c virus. […]
Spiritual
Editorial
What makes a man a true father?
There are many men to which we can ascribe the title of father.
They come into our lives in different ways. […]
Allen Lottinger
Ol’ Man Wigle will be remembered
St. Charles Parish has had residents who were memorable in many ways and one of them just passed away at the healthy old age of 103. We’re sure most people will remember the name attached to this very interesting individual. […]
Lifestyles
1 million Hail Marys – SCB jumpstarts effort to pray for Pope Francis
When ISIS threatened Pope Francis, calling him the “bearer of false truth,” the students of St. Charles Borromeo Elementary in Destrehan sprang to action by praying Hail Marys for his safety. […]
Lifestyles
St. Joseph altars offer opportunity for gratitude, prayers
St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands will have the altar for viewing and serving food from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the church at 17292, La. Highway 631. Viewing only will continue until 2:30 p.m. […]
Columns
Have the courage to be holy
What does it mean to be holy in today’s world? To some, holiness is an abstract concept that they cannot define, but will know it when they see it in someone. […]
Editorial
We are hope for hopeless
Some of us have experienced times in our lives when things just seemed hopeless. Perhaps we had lost a job and of course it happened right after we came back from vacation. […]
Editorial
Trustworthiness is a key to success
One of the most valuable keys to success in the business world is trustworthiness. […]
Editorial
When angry, think before you act
Many murders are a result of someone acting out of anger in a misdirected way, often without thinking of the ultimate consequences. […]