The New Year is a perfect time to feel the hope of a fresh start
Fox News
Not long before Christmas I spent the morning at a remarkable residence called the Ignacio House, named after St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Shepherded by Father Zach Presutti, the bright, clean, welcoming house in the Bronx is home to about 20 parolees.
That’s where Ignacio House comes in, as these men now belong as members of this community. After Mass, in enjoyable conversations with them, I listened to what they most relished in their "halfway house." Yes, the fraternity; the opportunity for ongoing counseling and continued fidelity to their recovery programs; the duties they shared in the house; and, the opportunity for education, job training, and even a college degree.
Tennessee home for sale, built by former Disney exec, shocks internet with unique entertaining space
A home in Tennessee has hit the real estate market with a unique, two-story basement containing an ice cream shop, a theater, a diner with booths, a commercial kitchen and more.