A Time to Speak — My devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe
byIn the last couple of years, my family and I have adopted the tradition of visiting the Basilica of Guadalupe as soon as we…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — Archbishop Kelly and Provinces
byThis Friday, December 14, will mark the first anniversary of the death of our beloved Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly. This edition of The Record…
An Encouraging Word — ‘Blue Christmas Mass’ planned again
byUpon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. Isaiah 9:1 Two years ago, I wrote a column for those…
An Encouraging Word — Remember what Christmas is about
byRemember where your treasure is! Matthew 6:21 Since today is the feast of St. Nicholas, I have decided to re-run a column I wrote…
Time to Speak — Ideas on increasing attendance
by“Do this and they will come.” I have wanted to address the lack of church attendance for a couple of years now. The Aug….
Hope in the Lord — Serene courage — an oxymoron?
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz “Don’t ask me to do one more thing!” We hear this familiar chant from all quarters throughout the United…
An Encouraging Word — Becoming the ‘driver’ in your life
byLove your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12: 31 As many of you know, I collect motivational quotes. They help me remain focused on where…
Teaching Our Faith — St. Monica: A model for parents
byAll mothers want the best for their children, but in today’s commercialized world it seems to be harder and harder to keep young people…
Time to Speak — Doing things a little at a time
by“How do you keep this garden so beautiful?” I asked my neighbor and beloved friend, Maryann. Her response was always the same: “I do…
Teaching Our Faith — St. Rita: A model for women
bySt. Rita of Cascia, a woman born in the fourteenth century in Italy, was a married woman, a mother and a vowed religious. She…