Opinions
This World Mission Sunday, let’s follow Pope Leo’s footsteps
As I sort through the parish donation envelopes for this month of October, somewhere between the envelopes for Sunday the 18th and the parish maintenance fund I will find an envelope for World Mission Sunday.
Ten years later: A Catholic convert reflects on her favorite experiences of the faith over the past decade
It’s been ten years since I smelled of Sacred Chrism.
God in a wintry season
One of the few things that comes to us directly from God is the weather. So what is the snow, freezing temps, overcast skies telling us about God?
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.
Protecting the vulnerable second victims of abortion
The overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 has brought our country and the pro-life movement to a new political and legal reality. The achievement of that longstanding goal requires us all to consider anew how to best protect unborn life and support families in difficult circumstances.
Servants of the shelter: Why homeless ministries matter
Before I ever stood behind a desk as a director, I stood in line at shelters. From the age of 16 to 29, my life was defined by homelessness and addiction. Generational poverty, dysfunction, and trauma shaped my path.
A vision for a future full of hope
As Catholic Sisters, vowed women religious, we deeply value the relationships and encounters we have had with so many of you while serving in schools, parishes, retreat centers, food pantries, and outreach centers.
‘Everything we do is true’ – Mike Bogdan’s liturgy-infused life an example of how to die well
A former teacher once said: “We must become fully permeated with Liturgy in the very depths of our beings.”
Amendment 2 presents a unique opportunity to advance student well-being
In November, Kentucky voters will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment on educational choice. This is a unique opportunity to advance the well-being of all Kentucky students and I encourage everyone to support it.
Labor Day: The Sunday-Monday connection
Over two thousand years ago the prophet Amos told Israel that if one wants to stand before God on the Sabbath, then that person must do justice the rest of the week.
