Hope in the Lord — Pray as synod on family nears
byIt has been a long-standing custom for the president, vice-president and general secretary of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference to journey to Rome in October…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word — Finish line or starting line?
byWhen a man ends, he is only beginning. Sirach 18:5 I associate September with “beginnings.” When I was growing up in Rhodelia, Ky., in…
Liturgy Matters — Be role models at Mass
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock At this time of year the signs are all around us: yellow buses travelling their routes, back-to-school sales in every…
Time to Speak — Pope Francis 101
byBy Ginny Schaeffer A nun, a priest, an activist and a Baptist preacher walk into … This may sound like the beginning of a…
Hope in the Lord — Expecting the unexpected
byI just wrote a note to Alex Kupper. I had to compliment him for his wonderful interview in the most recent edition of the…
An Encouraging Word — A respectable addiction
byThey are trapped by the work of their own hands. Psalm 9:17 In preparation for retirement, I took a test last spring called “Retirement…
Liturgy Matters — What is ‘purification?’
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Most parishioners may be unfamiliar with the term and process of “purification,” yet many Catholics have witnessed parts of this…
An Encouraging Word — Savoring the ordinary
by… with heartfelt joy for abundance of every kind. Deuteronomy 28:47 I came across a quote the other day that I found so insightful…
A Time to Speak — A view from the pew
byBy Marilyn McNeill As Catholic Christians, we are called by our baptism to be the reflection of Christ in the world. Living and sharing…
A Time to Speak — Suicide survivors: You are not alone
byBy Deacon Adam Carrico “And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice…