By From the Heart | Deacon Steve Yanish | From Age to Age
So, the other day I had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours with my brother who is somewhat home-bound while his wife went out to do some needed errands. We just hung out for a while but since it was a beautiful sunshiny day we decided to go out for a walk. Now […]
By From the Heart | Deacon Steve Yanish | From Age to Age
What is the origin of the Apostles’ Creed? Well, we might answer, the Apostles of course! My thoughts exactly, but how did it come about? Our common understanding permits us to accept the legend that yes, the 12 Apostles did in fact write the Creed on the day of Pentecost. There being 12 principles in […]
By From the Heart | Deacon Steve Yanish | From Age to Age
Psalm 71 contains this phrase: “Now that I am old and grey-headed, do not forsake me, O God.” The psalm is the voice of suffering and oppression. The voice of old age and diminished capacity. The voice of a lifetime of experiences. The voice of acknowledging God’s acts of grace throughout life. It is the […]
By From the Heart | Deacon Steve Yanish | From Age to Age
Having recently retired from my duties as chaplain at a St. Cloud nursing home, I have found an old saying to be true: “When people find out you’re retired, your phone will start ringing off the wall!” Well, the phone is actually still on the wall but one of the calls I received was to […]