Share the Journey — A first Christmas remembered
Stephanie Avdagic says her husband never cries, with one exception. “When he tells this story, he always tears up. Every time.” “This story” took…
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Share the Journey – A change of heart
Working for Catholic Charities of Louisville has changed my heart. Before working here, I had no idea what it meant to be a refugee….
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Respect for life extends to death and burial
It seems like a paradox to write about burying the dead in a column meant to focus on Respect Life Month. But the truth…
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Share the Journey — The power of a good recipe
Do you know, like I do, the power of a good recipe? If you’ve never thought of a recipe as being powerful, consider this….
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Share the Journey —
A well-equipped mother
I’ve worked in service my whole career, as a social service worker with Child Protective Services and as a family advocate with the Center…
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Share the Journey —
Ombudsman
Ombudsman. Unfortunately, the word doesn’t translate neatly from Swedish. About as close as I can get in English is “advocate.” But that doesn’t quite…
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Burial program is rich in compassion
You would think that directing metro Louisville’s program to provide burial for a person in need would be a depressing occupation. And to be…
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‘Surprising bursts of
joy and kindness’
When you work providing lower-cost legal services to immigrants, including refugees and asylees, you get to meet resilient, fascinating people who carry with them…
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The journey forward
and toward others
The Bakhita Empowerment Initiative at Catholic Charities of Louisville provides direct services to support and empower survivors of sex or labor trafficking as they…
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Share the Journey —
Looking for Christ in
the people around you
During Advent, as we prepare our hearts to receive the coming Christ, we are mindful also to prepare our hearts for the Christ who…
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