Between Amens – How do we embrace baptism during Lent?
byHere’s a mid-Lent pop quiz for you: What are the two parts of what the church calls the “twofold character” of the Lenten season?…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — God who called you by name
byI was at St. Bernadette Church on March 1, and I found a church packed with enthusiasm. I am told that 388 adults and…
A Time to Speak — For Lent, stop and breathe
byBy Deacon Lucio Caruso For many of us, our lives are so hurried that we seldom stop and take a breath! I believe our…
A Time to Speak — Be sure to request pastoral care at the hospital
byThere are certain times in a family’s life when it seems more important than ever to have the church present for us. These times…
Hope in the Lord — Don’t be lazy during Lent
byPity the poor sloth. Recently I watched a pet sloth on live TV. It moved very, very slowly and deliberately. It almost looked like…
Science in the Bluegrass – Soaring eagles and soaring temps
byLast October my wife and I saw two bald eagles soaring above the Ohio River, against a perfect blue sky. This was right by…
Hope in the Lord — A burnt-out case
byI have begun to read some of the writings of Graham Greene. Born in 1904, he did most of his writings from the 1920s…
Kentucky needs a safer and more just system
byKentucky is a national anomaly. While most states are safely reducing their levels of incarceration, ours continues to surge. The substance use disorder crisis…
Between Amens – A life of faith is seamless
byLast Saturday morning, I paid $4.00 for the privilege of sitting in the stands at a grade school gymnasium to watch my son’s fifth-grade…
Share the Journey – Faithful Catholics, faithful citizens
byThe term “faithful citizenship” recognizes our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and citizens in a democratic society. We hold rights and duties, both…