Christian Stewards: “Blessed, Grateful, Giving”

Posted February 20, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

By Leisa Anslinger, Associate Department Director for Pastoral Life, Archdiocese of Cincinnati Many years ago, I was given a handcrafted… — Read More

The Sermon on the Plain: A Call to Conversion

Posted February 13, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

The message Jesus delivers in the Gospel reading on the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (February 17) is a difficult… — Read More

Posted February 6, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

A sage once wrote that a good marriage is like a fire around which others come to warm themselves. So,… — Read More

Posted January 30, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

According to the Acts of the Apostles (10:45) the first pagan converted to Christ was an officer of the imperial… — Read More

Posted January 16, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

Saint John Nepomucene Neumann, fourth bishop of Philadelphia John Nepomucene Neumann was born in Bohemia in 1811 and named by… — Read More

Posted January 9, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

Turning the page to a new calendar year gives us the feeling of a fresh start, a new beginning, and… — Read More

Posted January 2, 2019 by Barbie Matthiesen

Epiphany! What a wonderful word. Even its secular definition is thrilling: “a sudden realization about the nature or meaning of… — Read More

Posted December 20, 2018 by Barbie Matthiesen

The day after Christmas is called “St. Stephen’s Day” to commemorate the first Christian martyr. It is also this “Feast… — Read More

Posted December 13, 2018 by Barbie Matthiesen

In this new liturgical year, the Gospel of Luke urges us to be mindful of the poor and suffering among… — Read More

Posted December 6, 2018 by Barbie Matthiesen

During the Advent and Christmas seasons, we have a number of opportunities to reflect on and honor the Blessed Virgin… — Read More