The Eucharistic Revival is in full swing in our diocese! We hope you will join us for one of the four days of pilgrimage between June 30 and July 3 as we participate in the processions from the four directions of our country, which culminate at the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in mid-July.
Editorials and Columns
Why Catholics make the sign of the cross
(OSV News) – I used to make the sign of the cross casually as a nice gesture for beginning and ending my prayers. More than a decade ago, probably nudged by the Holy Spirit, I began to take it more seriously.
Artist Daniel Mitsui: A portfolio that balances tradition with innovation
Daniel Mitsui likes drawing on calfskin vellum the best.
2024 Black History Month: African Americans and the arts
Each year ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History), the founding organization of Black History Month, dedicates a Black history theme.
‘The Body of Christ’ – Amen!
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.”
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.