Jesse Lankford and Jessica Stueve of Perryville announce the birth of their son Miles Lee Lankford. He was born at 10:13 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 … more

Nick and Leslie (Cook) Ackerman of Perryville announce the birth of their daughter Georgia Catherine Ackerman. She was born at 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Perry County Memorial … more

Have you ever struggled with knowing how to pray? The Bible has answers. Here are some things we can know when we pray, that help us draw near with confidence before the throne of grace. Jesus has … more

I did not hear this story until just last week, but it happened in 2014. Karine Gombeau, a 42-year-old tourist from Paris was on vacation with her family in New York City when she noticed a man who … more

The celebration of Masses will resume at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal beginning on Sunday, May 2, at 11 a.m. The following protocols will be in place for all Shrine Masses: -Every other pew will be open to social distance from others. -Presider will wear their mask coming to and from the sanctuary. -Those in attendance will wear masks during Mass, only removing the mask during Communion. -No one is to sing during Mass except for the cantor. Daily Masses in the Shrine Chapel will resume starting on Monday, May 3, at 12:10 p.m. The Monday Novena service will take place following the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Confessions will start at 12:30 p.m. and continue after Monday Mass. Chairs in the Shrine Chapel will be spaced for social distancing during daily Mass. For more information, Mass times, and tours, call 1-800-264-6279. more

Around 30 years ago, I started reading alternate history. It is also called speculative fiction. A sub category, I guess, would be dystopian fiction, which usually imagines a future where everything … more

Easter is the Sunday more people attend church than any other. However, despite significantly higher numbers last Sunday, many believe the outlook for the American church is bleak. In recent years … more

Benjamin and Ashley (Callier) Gremaud of Perryville announce the birth of twins Austyn and Quinton Gremaud. They were born on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. … more

Tyler and Sarah Martin of Millersville announce the birth of their daughter Mya Danielle Martin. She was born at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape … more

Twelve-year-old Jeremy was nearly five years behind in school. He had made it only to the second grade at the Christian school he attended. Controlling his body movements was difficult and learning … more