Liturgy Matters — Penitential season of Lent
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock We are a few weeks into Lent, the one truly penitential season in the liturgical year. The signs of the…
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Editorial — Time for a change of heart
byKenneth Winfield was found dying last Thursday night on the steps of St. John Center for Homeless Men, a day center where he sought…
Lenten film series will highlight human trafficking
byA Lenten film and discussion series on human trafficking, sponsored by an interfaith group formed by women religious, will be presented throughout the month…
This Lent, let’s temper our eating habits
byIn this opinion piece from The Record archives dated Jan. 23, 1975, Alice Walsh, a member of St. Martin of Tours Church, offers an…
Parishes plan Lenten missions for March
bySeveral parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville are planning Lenten missions next month, including: St. Bartholomew Church, 2042 Buechel Bank Road, will present “Total…
Archdiocese launches new Lenten website
byBy Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer Lent is a time to focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving — the three spiritual practices of the…
Hope in the Lord — Poverty and destitution
byNext Wednesday begins Lent. I love Ash Wednesday! People come to Mass in large numbers and receive a public sign of their faith —…
An Encouraging Word — Lent is about being more human
byBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for holiness. Matthew 5:6 Lent is our annual pre-Easter retreat, in which we focus on our pursuit…
Editorial — Let’s recommit to the Gospel
byA couple of weeks ago at the start of Lent, there were conversations in at least one local office that involved the annual question…
Hope in the Lord — Creating a budget for Lent
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz Just before Ash Wednesday, I created my budget for Lent. I do this every year. Setting aside funds to…