Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina
While hiking around the Lake Shore Trail at Lake Norman State Park, I passed the remnant of a tree in the final stages of being reclaimed by nature. In the middle of this dead stump was a hint of green new life. Against all odds, a little holly tree had sprouted.
Whether it’s exercising, reading more, eating healthier foods or pursuing a new goal, many of us seek renewal as the year begins. Deep down, we want to live more fully and fruitfully – we long for a renewal that brings true and lasting peace and joy.