Between Amens — Reviving a eucharistic culture
bySeveral years ago, during some initial conversations about the Eucharistic Revival, I recall being struck by the use of the word “revival.” For me…
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Between Amens — The power of repetition
byRepetition, as the saying goes, is the mother of all learning. According to neuroscience, a piece of information must be repeated 30 times or…
Between Amens — Opportunities to be the face of Christ
byOne of the great blessings of pastoral ministry is the opportunity to be with people at some of life’s most important moments. Clergy and…
Between Amens — Get real
byHave you ever seen a picture of yourself and thought that you look strange or not like yourself? Did you think, “Is that really…
Between Amens — The Christmas Rose
byOne of my favorite Advent carols is “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” a beautiful German hymn which, as you might guess, is not…
Podcast will highlight Advent and Christmas stories
byThe December episode of “What’s New in ArchLou,” an Archdiocese of Louisville podcast, is available now. This month’s guests are Dr. Karen Shadle, director…
Between Amens — Expert teachers of the faith
byA while ago, I was waiting around at the airport when someone nearby suddenly dropped to the ground with a health emergency. A few…
Dr. Karen Shadle discusses Eucharistic Revival in ‘What’s New in ArchLou’ podcast
byIn the September episode of “What’s New in ArchLou,” the Archdiocese of Louisville’s new podcast, Dr. Karen Shadle, director of the Office of Worship,…
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First Communion,
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Alleluia! He is risen! Easter is not a day, but a full season of feasting spanning 50 days from the Sunday of the resurrection…
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The Psalms give us voice
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A few weeks ago, a friend who teaches religion at St. Xavier High School invited me to give a presentation on the Book of…