An Encouraging Word — Identifying with the ‘seven deadly sins’
byIf we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves. I John 1:8 I’m often asked where I find ideas for this column. Regular…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — Respect Life Month
byOn three successive days this week I am taking part in prayer and presentations. On Thursday, Bellarmine University will hold an ecumenical prayer service…
An Encouraging Word — Take charge of yourself
byWatch carefully how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity. Ephesians 5:15-20 When I was preparing…
An Encouraging Word — A reflection on Fr. Knott’s 10th year
byI find writing you these things no burden. Philemon 3:1 Ten years! Five hundred columns! It is hard to believe that it was 10…
Time to Speak — Immigrants have positive effect
byBy Father Patrick D. Delahanty Indiana legislators want to defend strict immigration law. That was a recent headline in The Courier-Journal’s “A Better Life”…
Hope in the Lord — Conscience and faithful citizenship
by“Conscience is the voice of God resounding in the human heart.” I quoted this from “Forming Citizens for Faithful Citizenship (2007),” when I drove…
An Encouraging Word — Comings and goings in the church
byA remnant shall return. Isaiah 10:21 Recently, I wrote a column (August 30, 2012) bemoaning the fact that one-third of all Americans who were…
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…
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…