An Encouraging Word — Developing the ability to say ‘no’
byThe person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones. Luke 16:10 I am convinced that one of the…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — Christ making an impression
byThis summer I met two fine priests. The first, Father Jeremy Driscoll, is a Benedictine priest from Oregon who will be with me in…
An Encouraging Word — Addressing a fear of rejection
byTurn away from me the reproach which I dread. Psalm 119:39 Not too many weeks ago, I went to the mail box and there…
Time to Speak — St. Jeanne Jugan reminds us of essential values
byBy Little Sister of the Poor Constance Carolyn Veit No politician was St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. But she…
Teaching Our Faith — The New Evangelization
byThis series of teaching editorials about the great synods of the last 40 years provides an opportunity to reflect upon the major themes that…
An Encouraging Word — How to bring people back to church?
bySir, we would like to see Jesus! John 12:21 It’s enough to make a priest cry — the fact that one-third of Americans who…
Hope in the Lord — Ardor and apathy
byIn March of 1983, Blessed John Paul II, still in the first years of his service as Holy Father, visited South America and spoke…
An Encouraging Word — Silence has advantages
byBe still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 For me, the world is a very noisy place. It occurred to me recently…
Teaching Our Faith — ‘I will give you shepherds’
byTo coincide with the beginning of the Year of Faith, Archbishop Kurtz will be participating at a synod on the new evangelization in October…
Teaching Our Faith — Important Synods: Family Life
byAs we prepare for the synod on the new evangelization, it is helpful to remember how past synods have had a great impact on…