A Time to Speak – Join the Poor People’s Campaign
byOn May 21, 16 Kentuckians occupied the state capitol overnight as an act of civil disobedience. We were there for the second week of…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — ‘Saints next door’
byArchbishop Kurtz delivered this commencement address on Sunday, May 13 to the graduating class of the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the…
A Time to Speak – Prayer for a new Pentecost
bySaturday morning, Marty went through his usual routine. He took his old broom and dustpan out of the closet and began to sweep his…
A Time to Speak – Monks help recovering alcoholics find God
byChristian monks have been seeking God since the dawn of Christianity. They have removed themselves from the chaos and temptations of daily life “in…
Hope In The Lord – Faith traditions share a blood drive
byTwo weeks ago, I gave blood through the American Red Cross. This blood drive took place in the undercroft of the Cathedral of the…
Hope in the Lord — Priest transfers call for great generosity
byLast week, The Record announced the transfers of priests that will take place on June 20. This year brings an especially large number of…
Hope In The Lord – Jesus, I trust in You!
byThe fullness of Easter Joy is captured by the vivid description of Easter as the eighth day of creation. In Christ’s rising, the world…
Share the Journey – ‘What’s it like to work at Catholic Charities?’
byWhat’s it like to work at Catholic Charities?” is a question I tend to get from family and friends. When I ask what they…
A Time to Speak – Community challenge: Share your epiphany
byMy challenge is inspired by Thomas Merton. In his address to Congress, Pope Francis called Merton one of the four great Americans along with…
Hope In The Lord – Renew your promises
byCan you build your life on a promise? The writer Jonathan Swift somewhat cynically said: “Promises like pie crusts are meant to be broken.”…