Serving as an advocate for the Tribunal of the Diocese of Owensboro has proven to be a unique calling – one rooted in compassion, understanding, and above all, hope.
Editorials and Columns
Pilgrims of Hope: Leaving a Mark of Hope
This summer I was fortunate to work at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp, spending each week growing around the Jubilee theme as “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Unintentionally traveling light
The Christian tradition of pilgrimage is often defined by a profound paradox. It is a quest for spiritual enrichment accomplished by leaving behind the comforts of home.
The battle for souls: The Diocese of Owensboro’s military chaplains
It’s early 1945, and the United States digs in their heels for a war they fear may last another decade.
Stewardship of time and life
As November arrives, the Church invites us into a season of reflection.
Report shows Catholic faith thriving despite regional differences
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) is an institute of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. For more than six decades they have provided pastoral and statistical data on the Catholic Church in the United States. In turn, dioceses and religious communities utilize their valuable research in pastoral planning.
Fostering gratitude: A sacred act
One of my favorite scripture verses is “Rejoice in the Lord always, I say it again, rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:4-7).
Retreat ‘committed to the sick’ helps guests experience inherent dignity and value
Guests of this year’s Gennesaret Retreat traded the world’s noise for spiritual peace and encountered profound renewal, growing closer to Christ through the Holy Eucharist, daily conferences, community and the opportunity for the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation.
Pilgrims of Hope: Trusting in God’s Plan No Matter What
Sunday Mass had just finished, and I was looking forward to grabbing a quick bite to eat prior to visiting a couple of families.
Pilgrims of Hope: Signs of Hope
Hope is based upon faith—belief in God. When I give myself over to hope, I am free to see what He sees, hear what He hears, and love what He loves.