Author name: Malcolm Schluenderfritz

Pentecost

Today we remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary, the Apostles, and the first Christians. The Holy Spirit desires to continue his work of sanctification in the Church. What can we do to prepare for his coming anew into our lives? First, remember that the Church was gathered together in one place. The

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What’s In My Backyard?-snakeweed grasshopper

What’s In My Backyard? Meet the neighbors: snakeweed grasshopper For the introduction to this series, see here This brightly colored western grasshopper is considered a beneficial insect by ranchers. This might seem surprising as most grasshoppers are considered pests. This grasshopper eats weeds (especially snakeweed) that are poisonous to sheep and cows. In the spring,

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