The Good Steward — An embrace of Jesus’ final words
byPope Francis’ homily for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI did not address the life and works of Joseph Ratzinger. Instead, his homily…
Editorials & Commentary
Living Mission — St. Vincent de Paul outreach key in Cambodia
byProbably the two most important activities in any parish are the celebration of the Eucharist and outreach to the needy, usually done through a…
Between Amens — Prepare for your marriage journey
byDon’t just prepare for a wedding. Prepare for a marriage. This is sage advice. While we may think of the sacrament of matrimony as…
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…
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…