An Encouraging Word — ‘Peak experiences’ are sneak previews
byWhile he was praying, Jesus’ face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white as he conversed with Moses and Elijah. Fully awake,…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — ‘Christ our Light’
byHard as it is to believe, this coming Sunday begins the holiest week of the year: Holy Week. I can already anticipate the darkened…
A Time to Speak — Deacons lose weight with ‘Prayers by the Pound’
byBy Julie Kelley My husband, Mark Kelley, and I are one of 20 couples in the diaconate class of 2016 and are just past…
An Encouraging Word — Learn by listening in
by“Jesus wept.” John 11:35 Jesus had a large circle of friends. Today we get an inside glimpse at three of those friends: Martha, her…
Hope in the Lord — The silent saint
byLast week we paused during the penitential days of Lent to celebrate some March feast days. Of course, who does not know of St….
An Encouraging Word — A return to Christianity?
byYour faith has saved you. Luke 18:42 Surely, you know by now that I am a serious admirer of Pope Francis. For the last…
Liturgy Matters — Music in the funeral rites
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Music in the funeral rites Music is an important element in the funeral liturgies with the power to comfort and…
An Encouraging Word — Pope Francis has an authentic voice
byHe taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Matthew 7:29 One of the hardest, and most valuable, lessons I learned…
A Time to Speak — A view from the pew
byAs co-host for the Partnership for a Compassionate Louisville, I am sometimes asked about peace and how we ever hope to achieve it. When…
An Encouraging Word — A spirituality of communion
byIf anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, his religion is in vain. James 1:18-27 I…