Hope in the Lord — Using Uber and Respect Life Month
bySo I finally used Uber. I was in Newark, N.J., for my grandnephew’s wedding and actually used it five times in one weekend. The…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word – Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
byThe old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” These words from Dr….
An Encouraging Word – Looking back with gratitude
byWe acknowledge this with all gratitude. Acts 24:3 I am an introvert, often mistaken for an extrovert. In other words, I function quite well…
Hope in the Lord — The tapestry of 110 parish churches
by“The purpose of art is nothing less than the upliftment of the human spirit.” I think of this quote from Saint John Paul II…
An Encouraging Word – The windshield, not the rearview mirror
byDo not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. John 14:1 I still remember the day I went to…
An Encouraging Word – A time to be born and a time to die
byTo everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 I have decided to give you fair warning….
Hope in the Lord — Flannery at Louisville’s film festival on September 16
byI recently viewed the 60-minute 2015 documentary on the life of Flannery O’Connor entitled, “Uncommon Grace.” I admit to being a big fan of…
An Encouraging Word – Audacity
byI will not be afraid! Hebrews 13:6 I discovered this Admiral Grace Hopper quote later in life, but it has been a personal policy…
An Encouraging Word – Bored to death is not an option
byMy heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred. Hosea 11:8 One of the things that I expected when I started working in the island…
Hope in the Lord — The Serra Club and our seminarians
byLast week was the clear sign that my summer vacation has ended. It is an annual event – the luncheon sponsored by the Serra…