Hope in the Lord — Pope Francis’ ‘The Joy of Love’
byNovelist Walker Percy once taught an entire course in English literature based solely on exploring the first sentence of novels — with the insight…
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Esperanza en El Señor — Apreciando la Semana Santa
byDifícil de creer pero ¡la Semana Santa esta aquí! Para mí, será la septuagésima vez que camino con Jesús en sus días finales en…
Hope in the Lord — Cherishing Holy Week
byHard to believe, but Holy Week is here! For me, it will be the 70th time that I walk with Jesus in his final…
Hope in the Lord — How to be a good and faithful citizen
byDuring these days of presidential election primaries, the media is filled with information. We hear talk about politics, often in raw and polarizing forms,…
Hope in the Lord — A cardboard Rice Bowl and family spirituality
byWhen I read letters from those preparing for Confirmation (the majority of whom are in eighth grade), I always look at what they say…
Hope in the Lord — Lent experienced and celebrated ‘more intensely’
byCelebrating and experiencing seem to go hand in hand. Take a birthday and a special party. We can experience that annual passage from one…
Lent and reconciliation are topics on this month’s ‘Conversations’ episode
byThe February episode of “Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz,” a TV show featuring the Archbishop of Louisville and his guests, will air on The Faith…
A Christmas message from the archbishop
by2015 brought many adventures, but the highlight for me was the visit of Pope Francis to the United States. I had the privilege of…
Hope in the Lord — As your Father is merciful
byIn the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, Jesus gives what has been called the “Sermon on the Plain.” Like the…
Hope in the Lord — Pray for those persecuted
byMy statement as USCCB president about religious persecution was supported by the U.S. Bishops at the November meeting: “Lord Jesus Christ.” These three whispered…