A Time to Speak — Hospital ministry has been a blessing
byBy Laura Netherton Since I was raised in a Catholic church and attended Catholic schools, service seemed second nature to my husband, Ron, and…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word — Seeing God from behind
byThe Lord said to Moses: “I will make all my beauty pass before you. … You may see my back; but my face is…
Hope in the Lord — To walk, to build, to profess Christ Crucified
byIn 1999 when appointed Bishop of Knoxville, I had the task of seeking an appropriate episcopal motto. That motto is the title of this…
An Encouraging Word — ‘All in all, I have had a ball’
byGod has given me cause to laugh and all who hear of it will laugh with me. Genesis 21:6 When I think back over…
Liturgy Matters — Sacrament of the sick
byWhat is the sacrament for the sick? The sacrament given to those who are seriously ill, in danger of death from sickness or old…
Time to Speak — A view from the pew
byWhen I lived in Mexico, I always went to church. This was something taught to me by my parents, and this was something that…
An Encouraging Word — Food brings us together
byCome, eat of my food and drink of my wine. Proverbs 9:5 One of the projects I am most proud of is the new…
Hope in the Lord — Everyday saints of God
byI love All Saints’ Day. Besides the famous saints we all know, November 1 is the time for all the unsung heroes — people…
Liturgy Matters — What are holy days?
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What are holy days? Sunday is the primordial holy day when we celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus…
A Time to Speak — Remembering the faithful departed
byBy Javier Fajardo The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the Church on Nov. 2, or, if this be a Sunday…