A Time to Speak — Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future
byBy Father David A. Cockson In the Gospel of Matthew, verses 1-17 of chapter one, the genealogy of Jesus is recorded by the author…
Editorials & Commentary
A Time to Speak — A view from the pew
byBy Leslie Buddeke Smart My family has been grounded in a strong religious faith for generations through the Methodist church. A quick Google search…
An Encouraging Word — Holiday blues
byGrief has filled your hearts. John 16:6 It wouldn’t be October without having to endure Christmas music at the mall. Just when you thought…
Liturgy Matters — This Christmas, make room for visitors
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, the formal name for the celebration of Christmas, is by far the…
An Encouraging Word — A reason for giving
byDo not neglect good deeds and generosity. Hebrews 13:16 My youngest brother, Mark, told some people at our family party that I had my…
Hope in the Lord — The Immaculate Conception, the protection of human dignity
byThis Dec. 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, marked my 15th anniversary as a bishop. I love that I was ordained for service…
An Encouraging Word — The art of connecting hearts
byI proclaim to you good news. Luke 2:10 I absolutely love Pope Francis. I love his style, his thinking, his humility, his honesty and…
A Time to Speak — Are you a river or a reservoir?
byBy Erin Zuber A friend of mine met with his financial advisor to review his financial plan. In the course of the meeting, his…
An Encouraging Word — Feeling grateful
byThey blessed the Lord with hymns of grateful praise. II Maccabees 10:38 It is Thanksgiving and the feeling that has been most constant in…
Liturgy Matters — Eucharist is an act of thanksgiving
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock The “Celebration of the Eucharist” is the more formal name for the liturgy we commonly call the Mass. The word…