An Encouraging Word – The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
byI do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — Processions are very Catholic
byWe Catholics just love processions. I think they are in our DNA! Every Sunday for Mass, there are three: entrance, offertory and communion. On…
St. Stephen Martyr School will host trunk or treat event Oct. 28
bySt. Stephen Martyr School, 2931 Pindell Avenue, will hold its annual Trunk or Treat Community Event, in which children may go trick-or-treating from car…
An Encouraging Word – Quiet time
byRising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 I don’t do it often…
An Encouraging Word – Tolerating paradox
byFor you, Lord, darkness and light are the same. Psalm 139:12 Will this election ever be over? It seems to have been going on…
Hope in the Lord — A respect for human life is universal and local
byLet me tell you of two important events this month — my meeting with Pope Francis on Oct. 6 and this Saturday’s Life Conference…
An Encouraging Word – Old dog among new tricks
byDo not cast me aside in my old age. Psalm 71:9 One of the things I like to do in retirement is to drive…
A Time to Speak – Why I support the Catholic Services Appeal
byEach year when I receive Archbishop Kurtz’s letter inviting me to contribute to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), I take a moment to…
An Encouraging Word – On doing it while you can
byYou do not know what any day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 Recently I had two back-to-back experiences that I cannot get out of…
Hope in the Lord — praying for salt and light
byThe stack of cards was on my little table in my chapel on the third floor of the Cathedral Rectory where I live. For…