Share the Journey — From refugee to retiree
byMy life journey has taken me to several countries, and I have lived for a prolonged period in five of them. I have worked…
Editorials & Commentary
Here to Serve — A life lived for others
byI believe that when asked to think of individuals who have given their lives to service, saints would be at the top of many…
A Time to Speak — Together, we can lift people up
byThe status quo is not okay. Kentucky has the sixth-highest poverty rate in the entire country. At 16.5%, we’re just three points behind Mississippi’s…
The Good Steward — Christian life demands constant struggle
by“The spiritual struggle, then, leads us to look closely at those vices that shackle us and to walk, with the grace of God, towards…
A Time to Speak — Conversations in the Spirit
byIn October 2021, Pope Francis opened the Synod on Synodality as a multi-year initiative to foster dialogue, listening and discerning where God is calling…
Science in the Bluegrass — God speaks to us through matter
byAs a graduate student, I heard a fascinating lecture by Nobel-prize-winning chemist Roald Hoffmann on his “side project,” a chemical/historical exploration of indigo dye….
Cents & Sensibility — For couples, finance talk may reduce stress
byLast month’s column suggested that readers use the dreary month of January to spend some time assessing their finances in light of the excellent…
Between Amens — On falling in love
by“Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! … You called, you shouted, and you broke…
A Time to Speak — Prepare your parish for the return of young adults
byWant a sure bet? The best discounts on televisions will take place every January like clockwork? Check. Fish fries will abound in Lent? Count…
Share The Journey — ‘Why are you here?’
by“A voice said to him, ‘Why are you here, Elijah?’” (1 Kings 19). This Bible passage teaches us how God revealed himself to Elijah,…