Catholic history of Civil War era blends scholarship, storytelling
By Nancy L. Roberts Catholic News Service “Faith and Fury: The Rise of Catholicism During the Civil War” by Father Charles P. Connor. EWTN…
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Editorial – Stay home for the good of all
It’s March and there’s no basketball. There’ll be no Derby in May. And, in a part of Kentucky where nearly every corner seems to…
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New compilations bring together diverse writings of learned Brits
By Allan F. Wright Catholic News Service “John Henry Newman,” compiled by Ryan J. Marr. Pauline Books & Media (Boston, 2019). 160 pp., $12.95….
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Editorial – Disconnect to connect
Recently while dining at a local eatery — a cut above fast-food but a level below “reservations only,” — a couple took notice of…
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Cardinal’s reflections provide much food for spiritual thought
By Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service “Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints and the Answer That…
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Why is this system of injustice allowed to linger?
Nearly a decade ago, Kentuckians learned that the death penalty here is broken beyond repair. That conclusion came from Kentucky legal scholars and jurists…
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Guide to fasting offers helpful information for Lenten discipline
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service “Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul — A Christian Guide to Fasting” by Jay…
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Editorial — Work for systemic change
In our efforts to live out the Gospel call to love one another, we talk a lot as a church about charitable giving and…
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New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
WASHINGTON — Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space…
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Authors explore where faith and science meet
By Timothy Walch Catholic News Service “In the Beginning: A Catholic Scientist Explains How God Made Earth Our Home” by Gerard Verschuuren. Sophia Institute…
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