An Encouraging Word —Whine! Whine! Whine!
byThese people are grumblers and whiners. Jude 1:16 I know I have it good, but often forget just how good I have it. So,…
An Encouraging Word
An Encouraging Word — Forty-five and counting
byI give you thanks, O Lord Isaiah 12:1 Well, the 45th anniversary of my priesthood ordination is Friday of this week and I don’t…
An Encouraging Word — The missed opportunity
byLet us do good when we have the opportunity. Galatians 6:10 The late John Ed Pearce, who has been called Kentucky’s best newspaper writer,…
An Encouraging Word — Be careful what you pray for
byYour prayer has been heard. Luke 1:13 Those who read this column know that I went through a bit of disappointment last fall as…
An Encouraging Word — Facing facts
byWorry brings on premature old age. Sirach 30:24 I woke up this morning and said to myself, “Oh, my God! I will be 71…
An Encouraging Word — Standing in the middle
by“… things both new and old.” Matthew 13:52 As I watch the leadership of Pope Francis, I am reminded of my days as pastor…
An Encouraging Word — Dreams can come true
by“The vision has its time. If it delays, wait for it. It will surely come.” Habakkuk 2:3 What is it about certain people that…
An Encouraging Word — The sin of withholding
byAs I have done for you, you should also do for one another. John 13:15 As we celebrate Holy Thursday, I am reminded of…
An Encouraging Word — Our church and the Bible
byHow can I understand unless someone instructs me? Acts 8:31 Everyone knows that Catholics are intimidated when it comes to the Bible. We have…
An Encouraging Word — Amazement is a spiritual response
byThey were filled with amazement. Matthew 13:54 The more often we see the things around us the more they become invisible to us. That…