A Time to Speak — A View from the Pew
byAngels flying all around me was my first view from the pew when I made my first Communion. That is what the nuns told…
Editorials & Commentary
Liturgy Matters — The role of the parish choir
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock There were many significant changes in the way Mass is celebrated since the Second Vatican Council. One that profoundly altered…
An Encouraging Word — Doubt is no excuse to quit
byThomas was not with them when Jesus stood in their midst the first time. When the others told him about it, Thomas said, “Unless…
Teaching Our Faith — Rosary: Making connections
byAs we continue this series of teaching editorials about Mary, I would like to share a reflection on how Mary invites us to pray…
Hope in the Lord — ‘Mass Mobs’ and other acts of creativity
byI must admit that I did not understand the meaning of a “flash mob” when I first encountered it in a TV commercial. Now…
Teaching Our Faith — The Mary of culture
byMary, the Mother of the Son of God, holds a special place among the saints, and veneration to our Blessed Mother has been practiced…
Liturgy Matters — Church etiquette: Before Mass begins
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock There seems to be some uncertainty about what is expected when entering the church for Sunday liturgy. Some parishioners come…
An Encouraging Word — A priest is nothing without his people
byThe Lord has done marvelous things for us! Psalm 126:3 Tomorrow I will celebrate my 44th anniversary as a priest. I can’t believe I…
A Time to Speak — Canonizations showed the vitality of the church
byBy Leslie Knopf The church is no stranger to the media; unfortunately though, coverage tends toward scandalous stories or legal battles being fought in…
A Time to Speak — A holy man was laid to rest
byBy Mary Ann Steuterman On Monday of Holy Week, the Catholic Community of Louisville laid to rest a holy man, Father Eugene Zoeller. I…