Walking an uncertain path
A month before Mother’s Day our oldest son Jimmy invited me on a backpacking weekend at Red River Gorge with him, his oldest four children and a few friends. He reminded me of my previous statement about wanting to do some hiking with his family. Since the idea sounded int...Read full story »
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Thankful for a hug-giving father
My dad is a hugger. He’s always been this way. Chances are the first time you meet him he’ll shake your hand and then pull you in for a hug. It’s who he is, or at least how I’ve always known him to be. I didn’t realize until later in life how special it is to grow up w...Read full story »
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Until we see you again
I don’t know how to say goodbye. I’m not sure where to find the words; and the truth is, I don’t want to say it. How do you tell one of your oldest and best friends goodbye for the last time? It’s crazy to think what started as prayer partners around second grade – bac...Read full story »
Thursday, May 30, 2019
The healing power of Easter people
Healthcare organizations routinely gather and analyze information—such as patient satisfaction—to evaluate and improve healthcare services. This year during my Lenten-Easter journey, I decided to review my intentions and progress as I would patient-satisfaction surveys: I would consider...Read full story »
Thursday, May 30, 2019
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store serves Christ's needy
Serving Christ’s needy is the first purpose of all St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. We embrace the corporal work of mercy “clothing the naked” as a literal commandment and aim to serve those in need. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores throughout the United States are associ...Read full story »
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Footprints of Our Catholic Brethren
Holy Trinity Church, Evansville Editor’s note: Holy Trinity Parish was established in 1849. From 1965 to 1999, it served the diocese as the Pro-Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. In April 2015, Holy Trinity Parish merged with Sts. Mary and John Parish. Holy Trinity Church was designated...Read full story »
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Decree - Alienation of the Former Holy Trinity Oratory
DECREE Alienation of the Former Holy Trinity Oratory, Now Relegated to Profane but Not Sordid Use, and Adjacent Church Property Due to the continued deterioration of the former Holy Trinity Oratory, now relegated to profane but not sordid use, and a lack of the necessary...Read full story »
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Which communion do you choose?
We’re all fans of something, aren't we? Some team, sport or season of competition. As humans, we crave communion. Many of us, however, are choosing the communion of sports over the communion of saints. At our core, we seek commonality when we come together. We long for camaraderie and communi...Read full story »
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Thank mom every day
Happy Mother’s Day! Yeah, yeah – I know what you’re all thinking – Mother’s Day was last Sunday. But doesn’t it seem more appropriate to ensure our mothers know daily just how much they mean to us? I mean, how do you thank someone who carried you in her womb for...Read full story »
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Struggle with the Rosary? You're not alone
There are many reasons cited for not saying the Rosary: It takes too much time; it feels like mindless repetition; the mysteries are difficult to remember; it centers on Mary, not God; my mind wanders, therefore I wonder if my prayers are effective. Soun...Read full story »
Thursday, May 16, 2019
