A Time to Speak – How a family responds to Laudato Si’
byIt has been a little over a year since Pope Francis released his encyclical, Laudato Si.’ The document generated a great deal of attention,…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word – Liar, liar, pants on fire!
byThe truth will set you free. John 8:32 A quote widely attributed to George Orwell says, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the…
Hope in the Lord — Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’
byNovelist Walker Percy once taught an entire course in English literature based solely on exploring the first sentence of novels — with the insight…
An Encouraging Word – Can you hear me now?
byLoud screaming and howling arose in the camp. Judith 14:19 Why is everyone screaming? It seems that every day people are upping the level…
A Time to Speak – A view from the pew
byMy view from a special “choir pew” provides me with a very extraordinary view. At St. Bernard Church in Louisville, the choir is situated…
An Encouraging Word — Compassion fatigue
byMoses’ hands, however, grew tired; so they took a rock and put it under him, and he sat on it. Exodus 17: 12 “Frankly,…
Hope in the Lord — Dr. Lejeune’s heroic virtue
byNo one likely sets out in life to practice heroic virtue. Even the most fervent among us seeks to live a happy life founded…
An Encouraging Word – A leap of faith
byWith my God to help I can leap a wall. Psalm 18:30 I’ll be 72 next month! Even my finger stumbled over the keys…
A Time to Speak – Students take an ‘alternative’ spring break
byStudents of the University of Louisville who are actively involved in Catholic campus ministry took an “alternative” spring break — or an ASB, as…
Teaching our faith – Opening doors
byThis series of teaching editorials will cover topics related to mercy as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy from December of 2015 to…