An Encouraging Word — Lent is a season for doing
byFather J. Ronald Knott Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 One of the words that jumps out at me during…
Editorials & Commentary
Time to Speak — Why are we fascinated with guns?
byJoseph E. Duerr What is this American fascination — even an obsession — with possessing guns? It’s an important question because it goes to…
Liturgy Matters — All about the Blessed Sacrament
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Why do Catholics reserve the Blessed Sacrament in each parish church? It is an ancient practice in the Catholic Church…
An Encouraging Word — What will your legacy be?
byBy Father J. Ronald Knott I will prove myself worthy of my old age, and I will leave to the young an example of…
Hope in the Lord — Creating a budget for Lent
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz Just before Ash Wednesday, I created my budget for Lent. I do this every year. Setting aside funds to…
An Encouraging Word — Practice ‘youthfulness of spirit’
byFather J. Ronald Knott Let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Ecclesiastes 11:9 One of my favorite phrases from Pope…
A Time to Speak — Another view on Mass attendance
byIn a recent letter to the editor, a parishioner from my parish (Immaculate Conception) discussed the issue of Mass attendance and the possible reasons…
An Encouraging Word — Small ways to engage in Lent
byBy Father J. Ronald Knott Return to me with your whole heart. Joel 2:12 It’s hard to believe, but Lent starts next week. To…
Liturgy Matters — On baptism and the Paschal Candle
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Why do Catholic churches have a baptismal font in the entry area? Since baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation…
Hope in the Lord — Promoting the sanctity of life
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz In 1973, when I was not quite one year a priest, I wrote my first letter to the editor….