A Time to Speak — Another view on Mass attendance
byIn a recent letter to the editor, a parishioner from my parish (Immaculate Conception) discussed the issue of Mass attendance and the possible reasons…
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Time to Speak — The value of a Catholic education
byThe Following essay placed first in the Catholic Education Foundation’s annual Catholic Schools Week Essay Contest. By Catie Flaugher In a matter of months, I…
Time to Speak — How a religious sister influenced my life
byThe following essay, written by a seventh-grader, won first place in the Serra Club’s annual Vocation Essay Contest. Students were asked to answer one…
A Time to Speak — ‘Lincoln’ provides lessons for everyone
byBy Sister Judy Morris, O.P. And the winner is, The Common Good! After viewing “Lincoln” in a sold out movie theater I left with…
A Time to Speak — Ruth Blair served as an example to all
byI never really understood what real outreach looked like until I watched my mother become a full-time interpreter/advocate for the Hispanic community in LaRue…
A Time to Speak — My devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe
byIn the last couple of years, my family and I have adopted the tradition of visiting the Basilica of Guadalupe as soon as we…
Time to Speak — Ideas on increasing attendance
by“Do this and they will come.” I have wanted to address the lack of church attendance for a couple of years now. The Aug….
Time to Speak — Doing things a little at a time
by“How do you keep this garden so beautiful?” I asked my neighbor and beloved friend, Maryann. Her response was always the same: “I do…
Time to Speak — Plan your legacy with a will
byDr. Alfred Nobel is perhaps best remembered for establishing the Nobel Prize. However, have you ever wondered what prompted him to establish this international…
Time to Speak — Reasons for ‘Day of the Dead’ altars
byBy CHARMEIN WEATHERS More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual…