December 2024 January 2025

Paljonko matkaa seimelle? – How far is it to the manger? Joseph and Mary’s Journey to BethlehemJoseph and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem took an estimated four days. Donkey’s speed was not much help on a journey of about 150 kilometers. We...

November 2024

Kirkkautta kohti  – Towards Glory The arrival of autumn brings with it a splendor of colors. The green leaves of the trees turn yellow, orange, and red, displaying many shades. In nature, we adapt in preparation for winter. Autumn weather also brings dark...

September October 2024

Turvallisilla vesillä — In Safe Waters  In Finland, many churches have miniature models of ships on display. Nave tradition dates to the Middle Ages and came to Finland from Central and Southern Europe. Church ships are also called votive ships. The name comes from...

June July August 2024

Toisenlaista iloa – A different kind of Joy   Today, there is a lot of talk about happiness. Fortunately, the topic has also been studied a lot, and therefore we know how to influence our own happiness. Positive emotions, good relationships, achievement,...

April May 2024

Hän ei ole enää täällä — He is no longer here The angel’s message to Jesus’ disciples who arrived at the empty tomb was at the same time scary and joyful. In the end, fear gave way and joy won. Shock and dismay left. The resurrection of Jesus soon became a...

February March 2024

Arvon  mekin ansaitsemme — We are valuable Stand-up comedian Ismo Leikola has often made his audience laugh by making comparisons of Finnish and American culture. For example, how in America compliments are part of everyday life and in Finland they are shared less...