An Encouraging Word — When the bell no longer rings
byWhen I was young and innocent, I sought wisdom and until the end I will cultivate her. Sirach 51:13-14 For most of the last…
An Encouraging Word
An Encouraging Word — Believe it to see it
byAsk and you will receive. Matthew 7:7 It seems like I am spending a lot of time lately retiring from stuff. I officially retired…
An Encouraging Word – God in the rear view mirror
by…with that their eyes were opened and they recognized him… Luke 24:31 When it comes to the Bible, many people tend to think of…
An Encouraging Word – People’s basic goodness
byGod looked at everything he had made and found it very good. Genesis1:31 When I started writing this column, 14 years ago, I decided…
Lecture on parish growth will take place Sept. 13 at St. Meinrad
bySt. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology will host a lecture titled “Two Pastors Talk about Building a Church” Sept. 13 at 7 p.m….
An Encouraging Word – Through compassionate eyes
byLet your compassion come to me. Psalm 119:77 Fifteen years ago, when I started writing this weekly column, I did so with the intention…
An Encouraging Word – Don’t give up
byThough worn out with the length of your journey, you never said, “It is hopeless.” Isaiah 57:10 It occurred to me the other day…
An Encouraging Word – A bum rap?
byI have come so that you may have life and have it to the full. John 10:10 After 46 years of priesthood. I can…
An Encouraging Word – Parish missions offer solid preaching
byFaith comes from what is heard and what is heard comes from the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 When I was a young boy,…
An Encouraging Word – Bridging God’s love and man’s worship
byThe brightness of the sun is one kind, the brightness of the moon is another. I Corinthians 15:41 I never thought about it before,…