Chaplain Merle Hoots

The Face of Cassia

While St. Valentine’s Day typically celebrates love and friendship, the holiday has Christian roots. It was named for the third-century Roman saint called Saint Valentine. He was known for compassion and kindness and in that spirit, we are dedicating our Face of Caring post today to Chaplain Merle Hoots. READ MORE

Those Old Family Photos

The Cassia Life

Like Gold Hidden Away Just where are they right now–your cache of old family pictures? Numbering in the hundreds, maybe the thousands, such collections might include prints, negatives, slides, digital prints on your home computer,… READ MORE

Pandemic’s Legacy to be With Us in Future

The Cassia Life

The end of the pandemic appears to be coming closer. Dare we hope? A variety of companies are seeking approval for use of their immunization products in the USA. And this Friday morning as I edit this blog, my morning newspaper’s front page headline reads, “Pfizer vaccine gets key U.S. OK.” And the world’s first Covid-19 vaccination is being given today to a British woman. Millions eventually will follow world wide. READ MORE

First Sunday of Advent

Spiritual Life

November 29, 2020 – Chaplain Erik Doughty O, that you would tear open the heavens and come down! Look- please- Your people we are. Those are the first and last sentences of today’s Isaiah text,… READ MORE