Between Amens — In the new year, make a pilgrimage
byEvery 25 years, as the Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, the faithful are encouraged to make a pilgrimage. We know that Christians have been…
Editorials & Commentary
Science in the Bluegrass — The star led the magi to our Creator
byThe Gospel of Matthew tells of “magi from the east” arriving in Jerusalem, seeking “the newborn king of the Jews.” Why? They “saw his…
The Good Steward — God’s love poured out for us
by“What we contemplate and adore is the whole Jesus Christ, the Son of God made man, represented by an image that accentuates his heart,”…
Care for Creation — Advent is the perfect time to reflect on our lifestyles
byIt has been nearly 10 years since I first read “Laudato Si’,” one of the most significant writings of our times about changing our…
Between Amens — Make time for confession this Advent
byAs we all make our preparations for Christmas this month, let’s add one more thing to the to-do list: Go to confession. One of…
Share the Journey — “Hope Does Not Disappoint” – Romans 5:5
byOn Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to begin the Jubilee Year of 2025, a…
A Time to Speak — Our Catholic identity can help us navigate dinner-table politics
byWith the holiday season approaching, it is about time to start decorating the Christmas tree, and preparing to “solve” all the world’s problems with…
The Good Steward — Finding beauty, goodness and truth
byThe journey that we are on as God’s pilgrim people takes us through many different pathways. Some are difficult to navigate. Others lead us…
Living Mission — The life of immigrants in Cambodia
byHundreds of millions of people are on the move around the world. Historians will remember our century for the large numbers of refugees, asylum…
Care for Creation — We need to experience the wonder of God-given creation
byLast week I brought a group of my Bellarmine students to the Falls of the Ohio State Park, a natural treasure located right across…