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…
Editorials & Commentary
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…
An Encouraging Word – Let’s make it 15
by“Writing the same things to you is no burden for me …” Philippians 3:1 “Let’s make it 15!” This is what I have been…
A Time to Speak – Devotions honor the Blessed Mother
byDid you know there was an Archdiocesan Marian Committee? The purpose of the committee is to promote devotion to Mary, the Mother of God,…
An Encouraging Word — When the bell no longer rings
byWhen I was young and innocent, I sought wisdom and until the end I will cultivate her. Sirach 51:13-14 For most of the last…