Hope in the Lord — Homily for ordination Mass
byIn past trips to the eternal city of Rome, I often found myself on that popular street that runs through the old city, called…
Editorials & Commentary
Share the Journey — An invitation to share in charitable works
byBy Lisa DeJaco Crutcher In September 2017, Pope Francis invited us to “share the journey” with all our neighbors. The directive served specifically as…
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…
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…