Liturgy Matters — The layperson as Communion minister
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock “Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion” (EMHC) is the official title for a layperson assisting with the distribution of holy Communion…
Editorials & Commentary
A Time to Speak — A plan for immigrant children?
byBy Father Benedict J. F. Brown The July 24 edition of The Record carried an editorial describing the dreadful plight of children immigrants who…
An Encouraging Word — The convenience of ‘playing small’
byPeople do not light a lamp and put it under a bushel basket. Matthew 5:15 As most of you have realized by now, I…
Hope in the Lord — The Sacred Heart of Jesus and God’s love for us
byHere is the homily I preached on Friday, June 27 at the closing Mass for the Marten Program of Homiletics and Liturgics at Notre…
An Encouraging Word — How to keep a journal
byWrite it on a tablet. Inscribe it in a record. Isaiah 30:8 Every August I teach the seminary deacon class during the school’s intensive…
A Time to Speak — Answers to Natural Family Planning questions
byBy Jacqui Rapp Have you ever had questions about Natural Family Planning (NFP) but you didn’t know whom to ask? Have you ever just…
Liturgy Matters — More on vesture
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock This column continues the study of the vestments and other apparel worn during the celebration of the liturgy. The alb…
An Encouraging Word — Rude, crude and lewd
bySome accuse us of weak human behavior. II Corinthians 10:2 Now that we have run off both sides of the road, it might be…
A Time to Speak — The church has a position on climate change
byBy John Dovak Did you know that the Catholic Church has a position on climate change? Recent stories in the news are bringing the…
A Time to Speak — A view from the pew
byBy Jeff Merman Our Mother of Good Counsel Church had coffee and donuts after Mass on a Sunday in late winter. In the middle…