It has been a fantastic journey, these past six decades in the life of Carolyn Woo. It is a taleÑas much Ian Fleming as Thomas Merton, two parts nose-to-the-grindstone for each part prayerÑof international intrigue, hard work, excellence in all attempted, and faith beyond understanding.

During the past few weeks Sister Antona Ebo, a Franciscan Sister of Mary, has been making national newsÑagain. She and a number of Catholic sisters were pioneers in the struggle for civil rights in Selma, Alabama, back in 1965.

During the past few weeks Sister Antona Ebo, a Franciscan Sister of Mary, has been making national newsÑagain. She and a number of Catholic sisters were pioneers in the struggle for civil rights in Selma, Alabama, back in 1965.

Drive along the sandy beaches in New Smyrna, Florida, near the inlet when the surf is up, and you’re likely to see a 12-foot, wooden cross planted in the sand in front of a white Nissan Xterra. If you hang around awhile, you’re bound to run into the guy who planted it there.

A friend of mine posted this comment online recently: “People have used Facebook to overthrow evil dictators and other amazing accomplishments. Meanwhile, I just learned that a woman I know from high school likes her new pedicure. “