Statement of Archbishop Kurtz on the election of Pope Francis
byStatement Almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ called from among his disciples a Galilean fisherman by the name of Simon to be one of…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word — Lent is about being more human
byBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for holiness. Matthew 5:6 Lent is our annual pre-Easter retreat, in which we focus on our pursuit…
Hope in the Lord — Papal conclave reveals ‘living reality’
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz I write this as the conclave to elect our Holy Father is being planned. We may soon have a…
Liturgy Matters — A focus on reconciliation during Lent
byIs there a special focus on the Sacrament of Penance during the Lenten Season? Yes, Lent is the season most appropriate for the celebration…
An Encouraging Word — A host of old memories
byI remember your wonders of old. Psalm 77:12 I don’t know about other people my age, but I sometimes feel that my mind is…
Commentary — A steward of the Good News
byI first encountered Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) in 1974 when I was a graduate student at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in…
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…
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…