Cents & Sensibility — Lessening the stress of a wedding
byBecause most readers are well aware that the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate throughout 2022, we reminded readers in last month’s column…
Editorials & Commentary
Share the Journey — Rhythm of work
byI’ve been at Catholic Charities of Louisville, working in the anti-trafficking program we now know as Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, for almost 15 years. So…
Between Amens — An extraordinary moment; a universal experience
byI pulled myself out of bed at three o’clock in the morning on Jan. 5 in order to catch a glimpse of the live…
Reflections on the Mass of Christian Burial for Pope Benedict XVI
byDaniel Conway, Special to The Record VATICAN CITY—Thousands are gathered from around the world in St. Peter’s Square this morning, Jan. 5, for the…
The Good Steward — Spring of hope or winter of despair?
byWe live in difficult times today. From one perspective, humanity has made enormous progress, suggesting a “spring of hope.” But from another point of…
Science in the Bluegrass — The longest Advent possible
byAdvent is four full weeks this year, the longest Advent possible. Christmas falls on a Sunday. So does the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy…
Between Amens — The Christmas Rose
byOne of my favorite Advent carols is “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” a beautiful German hymn which, as you might guess, is not…
Cents & Sensibility — Year-end actions
byThis month’s advice continues the theme of November’s column to assist with improving financial security before year-end. Listed below are a few more actions…
Share the Journey — A first Christmas remembered
byStephanie Avdagic says her husband never cries, with one exception. “When he tells this story, he always tears up. Every time.” “This story” took…
The Good Steward — Building the future with migrants and refugees
byEarlier this year, Pope Francis issued a statement for World Day of Migrants and Refugees reflecting on the theme, “Building the future with migrants…