Time to Speak — Stories of charity, hope and love
byBy Jane Cruthirds Here are brief summaries of the stories told on Pentecost Sunday at St. Michael Church in Jeffersontown during a program called…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word — Freedom and responsibility
byTo whom much is given, much will be required. Luke 12:48 Local philanthropist Sally Brown died on April 30, 2011, at age 100. I…
An Encouraging Word — Faith and Imagination
byI am convinced that you are full of goodness. Romans 15:14 Last month, I had the privilege of leading the annual retreat for Archabbot…
Hope in the Lord — Barnabas, son of encouragement
byTwo weeks ago, I delivered a homily to the bishops of the United States at our annual spring meeting, which was held this year…
A Time to Speak – A view from the pew
byBy Alex Kuprion From a young age, my religious identity was well established. Baptized in the Lutheran church and never missing a Sunday at…
An Encouraging Word — Making connections
byWhen I lie down with my ancestors … bury me in their burial place. Genesis 47:30 This last Memorial Day, I drove down to…
Liturgy Matters — Health concerns at Mass
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Today there is heightened concern regarding the transmission of disease in public gathering spaces. Hand sanitizers are in pockets and…
A Time to Speak — We bring about the Good News together
byBy Sister Mary Schmuck, R.S.M. Life often poses interesting questions. Has God created us as social beings as well as fascinating individuals? Do we…
An Encouraging Word — My way or the highway
byLove does not seek its own interests. I Corinthians 13:5 Nothing gets more bad press than the word “obedience.” The main reason is that…
An Encouraging Word — From Baptist minister to priesthood
bySee, I am doing something new. Isaiah 43:19 “Things are not what they used to be!” This is especially true in the seminary today….