The Good Steward — Easter, the season of hope and joy
byPope Francis has been writing about hope and joy from the beginning of his pontificate. In fact, his first apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The…
Editorials & Commentary
Teaching Our Faith — A year like no other: Being open to the movement of the Spirit
byIn this set of teaching editorials, church leaders in the areas of worship, formation, service and administration will reflect on what we have learned…
Hope in the Lord — A pastoral heart in returning from COVID-19
byBack in February at the Priests’ Council meeting, I invited a conversation about fruitful ways that we as a church can return to full…
Science in the Bluegrass — Clocks, Jupiter and Genesis
byHere is a tale about clocks, Jupiter, Genesis and how science can raise big questions without even trying. Early clocks were like “grandfather” clocks…
Cents & Sensibility — Determine risk tolerance
by“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin Last month’s column focused on how to…
Between Amens — Understanding the ‘Mandatum’ of Jesus
byI don’t know about you, but I am certainly tired of hearing about mandates. Mask mandates, vaccination mandates, capacity mandates, social distancing mandates. Which…
Teaching Our Faith — ‘When things get back to normal…’
byIn this set of teaching editorials, Church leaders in the areas of worship, formation, service and administration will reflect on what we have learned…
Teaching Our Faith — Let us dream
byImagine moving without going anywhere. Imagine a journey without change or learning. It is impossible! As we think about our world after COVID-19, do…
Share the Journey — Deep gratitude this Lenten season
byHas there ever been a time when Lent and Easter have been more needed and indeed prescient than 2021? Perhaps yes, but not in…
A Time to Speak — Education bill still needs your help
byMarch 16 was a great day for Kentucky parents and students. The Kentucky General Assembly passed its first-ever educational choice law that would include…