A Time to Speak — A ‘Blue Christmas’ message for the grieving
bySuddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host … praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace…
Editorials & Commentary
Science in the Bluegrass — Something beyond the material universe
byJohn Adams, the second president of the United States, surely was no fan of Advent. Writing to Thomas Jefferson in January of 1825, he…
A Time to Speak — Catholic Services Appeal funds hundreds of ministries
byWithin their first month on the job, newcomers to the staff of the Archdiocese of Louisville usually say some version of the following sentence….
The Good Steward — Celebrating Christmas in a time of pandemic
byThere’s no way that Christmas will be the same this year. Too much has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Too many…
Cents & Sensibility — Simple ways to gain financial security
by“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin The goal of this column is…
Hope in the Lord — Advent, a season to become a true neighbor
byI am enjoying my study of “Fratelli Tutti,” the brand-new encyclical by Pope Francis, given as a gift to explore social friendship in this…
Between Amens — Need for God’s ransom endures
by“O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.” It’s a familiar part of our Advent repertoire, but what does it mean? The concept…
Share the Journey — A time of hope
byAdvent is a time of hope: a season in which those of us still in darkness await the coming of the light. But it…
Hope in the Lord — Grateful, Generous and Joyful this Thanksgiving
byFor the second year in a row, I will miss spending my Thanksgiving weekend with the monks of Gethsemani. Last year my cancer treatment…
The Good Steward — Holiday in the time of pandemic
byHolidays can be hard times for people who are in poor health, homeless or who are experiencing emotional or financial difficulties. Especially during this…