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…
Editorials & Commentary
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…
Hope in the Lord — Address to U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
byHere are excerpts from my presidential address to the fall assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Click here for the full…
An Encouraging Word — Making people into idols
byBe on your guard against idols. I John 5:21 It seems that people in our culture feel a burning need and a relentless drive…
Liturgy Matters — The gift of silence
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Silence is a rare commodity in the world in which we live. We have become so accustomed to being bombarded…
A Time to Speak — A View from the Pew
byBy Merry Dougherty On a recent college visit with our oldest son, he walked out of the information session and uttered (pun intended) these…