The Good Steward — It’s time for another Franciscan renewal
byEarlier this month, we celebrated the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis can truly be called a saint of our times because the…
Editorials & Commentary
Science in the Bluegrass — Let’s talk about the Vatican Observatory
by“How do I learn more about what the Vatican Observatory does? Who provides the support for that?” Those are questions I like to hear. …
A Time to Speak – When a thinker marries a feeler
byDeacon Derrick: In marriage, opposites often attract. As we prepare couples for marriage, we frequently find that one is a “thinker,” guided by logic,…
Care for Creation — Our first steps toward change
byWhen I was coaching CSAA football, after one of our first practices I would tell the players the same thing my high school coach…
Commentary — Superintendent asks Catholics to ‘do your homework’ on Amendment 2
by“If the shoe fits, wear it. If the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it anyway.” Before becoming superintendent, I was principal for 20-plus years in…
Between Amens — May we be open to change
byA few months ago, I started to experience some persistent soreness in my hips, knees and ankles. It was nothing serious, but enough to…
Commentary — Education choice is a matter of justice
byAs Election Day nears, the debate around school choice and Amendment 2 is heating up. It is essential that we are clear about what…
Share the Journey — ‘I met Jesus in Bethlehem,’ sort of
byMy journey to Catholic Charities started in the West Bank. Specifically, Bethlehem on Christmas Eve in 2018, where I met a four-year-old refugee named…
Respect Life Month – Public policy can help shape culture of life
byWe are celebrating our third Respect Life Month since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Whole Women’s Health overturned Roe v. Wade….
A Time to Speak — Red Mass is an opportunity to follow the church’s rhythm
byLife as a Catholic follows a natural rhythm. Our daily rhythm, at a minimum, follows morning prayer, evening prayer and grace before meals. Weekly,…