St. John Paul II said, “There is a profound analogy between the Fiat which Mary said in reply to the angel and the Amen, which every believer says when receiving the body of the Lord.”
Editorials and Columns
This Lent, consider sharing your bounty with our neighbors around the world
Lent comes early this year. It is February 14 – Valentines Day – so if that is an important day for you to celebrate with a loved one or open a heart-shaped box of chocolates maybe you should find an alternative date now!
Lent: A period of repentance and renewal
The sacred season of Lent holds immense significance in the Catholic faith. It is a time when believers are called to engage in acts of penance, reflection, and preparation, as they strive to strengthen their relationship with God.
Let us continue the hope and promise of Christmas into the New Year
As the first edition of The Western Kentucky Catholic of 2024 arrives in homes across the Diocese of Owensboro, most of us have all but left Christmas 2023 behind. I am struck every year that homes and businesses that have been brightly lit with holiday lights for weeks or even months are suddenly dark on December 26.
How are we being transformed by the Eucharist?
Our Acts 2:42 Small Groups are discussing the theme of transformation and divinization this month.
New Year’s resolutions and the Eucharist: A deep connection
The relationship between New Year’s resolutions and the Eucharist is an intriguing one worth exploring. While superficially, these two concepts may appear entirely different, a deeper reflection reveals profound connections that highlight the importance of personal growth, self-reflection, and spiritual nourishment.
Mass obligation of the faithful for the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Day: Yes, we get to go to Mass twice!
Christmas falls on a Monday this year, and a few questions arise: “Which Masses are the faithful obliged to attend throughout that weekend?” “Can we go once on Christmas Eve (Sunday night) to count for both?”
Real Presence: Experience the mystery!
Is it possible to receive the Eucharist and not experience God’s love?
Newly-digitized recording of Bishop McRaith’s installation steeped in 1980s holiday nostalgia
Around this time of year, it seems like we can hardly cram in any more celebrations before the year’s end. Multiple Thanksgivings give way to Christmas parties with friends, family, and coworkers. However, on a “cold and drizzly” December evening, 41 years ago, the Diocese of Owensboro was happy to add an additional celebration to the holiday season.
Advent and the Eucharist: An intimate connection
Advent is a period of joyful anticipation and preparation for the coming of Christ.