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Rex begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum) is a semi-tropical perennial plant that makes a great houseplant. The plant was originally from Southeast Asia, but has become a favorite small container plant for speciality plant growers. This type of begonia is grown for its foliage, with striking leaf ...

I welcome summer's slower pace as an opportunity to slow down and spend more time in contemplative prayer. Fr. Richard Rohr suggests that this enables us to “look at ourselves with the eyes of God” and with a “mutually loving gaze” when he says: “Much of the early work of ...

Enjoy the best lasagna you have ever had, made with thin layers of spinach noodles and topped with Bolognese sauce and delicate cheese sauce. In Bologna, every family has its own interpretation of this classic dish. Light in taste, it has become a favorite with my students. Use the frozen ...

Tillandsia is a genus of about 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the pineapple family Bromeliaceae. They are native to the forests, mountains and deserts of Central and South America, the southern United States and West Indies. They have naturally been established in ...

Faces on Faith: All that glitters

What does the Bible teach about money? A lot, actually. Money plays a massive role in our families, our plans, our work, and our communities. So God gives abundant guidance about wealth in the Scriptures. The Bible's teaching on money gravitates toward three major themes. First, God's Word ...