Editorial — The poor are with us; let’s help them
byA few years ago a comedian of some national notoriety noted that the problem of homelessness wouldn’t be solved until someone figured out a…
Editorials & Commentary
Share the Journey — ‘Give back’ mindset made class reunion something more
byLike so many readers of The Record, I grew up making many friends going to Catholic grade school and high school. We have stayed…
Commentary — Our modern-day apostles
byOne of the important aspects of Jesus’ ministry is how he chose the 12 apostles to join him in his mission. To help students…
A Time to Speak — What I learned from St. Vincent de Paul
byFor nearly 40 years, I worked in downtown Louisville, served on numerous nonprofit boards, volunteered hours on many causes, raised a family and lived…
A Parent’s Perspective — Discernment has brought great joy and blessings
byNational Vocation Awareness Week is observed Nov. 3-9, 2024. Conor’s journey to the seminary, as he tells people, began with being an altar boy….
Vocation Awareness — Building a culture of vocations
byGod calls each person to a certain way of life or vocation. People may be called to married life, single life, vowed religious life…
Commentary — Can we put politics aside to care for our students?
byWhen you go to vote in just a few days, you will be asked to vote either Yes or No for Amendment 2. When…
The Good Steward — It’s time for another Franciscan renewal
byEarlier this month, we celebrated the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis can truly be called a saint of our times because the…
Science in the Bluegrass — Let’s talk about the Vatican Observatory
by“How do I learn more about what the Vatican Observatory does? Who provides the support for that?” Those are questions I like to hear. …
A Time to Speak – When a thinker marries a feeler
byDeacon Derrick: In marriage, opposites often attract. As we prepare couples for marriage, we frequently find that one is a “thinker,” guided by logic,…