As the Church celebrates the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “The here and now significance of Jesus’ ministry in Capernaum.” By Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM* In our journey through the rich tapestry of Scripture, the significance of Jesus’ ministry, particularly in Capernaum, …

by David Cooley It’s a new year—a fresh start—and The Catholic Telegraph has a new cover design to support our exciting and bold initiative to help build up the Kingdom of God in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. For five years now, The Catholic Telegraph as a magazine has been “bringing …

As the Church commemorates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme “Anointing to overflow: Living the Grace of Baptism.” By Abbot Marion Nguyen On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the Church brings us back to the Jordan, not simply …

INTO YOUR HANDS – JANUARY 2026 When I was a young child, I enjoyed playing with building blocks. Frequently, my siblings would come and topple my construction, but I would simply start building again. Soon, those blocks were replaced with Legos to construct much stronger and more intricate things. As …

As the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Christmas, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s Gospel reading. By Jenny Kraska The Gospel of Matthew tells us that “…Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews?’” (Mt 2:1-2). These Wise Men …

INTO YOUR HANDS | Archbishop Robert G. Casey In the delightful classic movie The Bells of St. Mary’s, Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman star as a priest and a religious sister serving at the above-mentioned parish and its school. Ingrid Bergman plays Sr. Benedict, a school principal with both principles …

As the Church marks the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on how divine guidance shepherds families through challenges. By Fr Luke Gregory OFM Family life is an integral aspect of human existence, deeply embedded in our societal structures and individual experiences. It is within the family …

As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme “Justice without judgement: the righteousness of Joseph” By Abbot Marion Nguyen As Christmas approaches, the Church places before us the figure of Joseph and names him with a single, arresting title: “a just man.” In an age marked …

Advent is a season of hope. It is the beginning of the liturgical year, and a time for us to reflect on the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, as well as the long centuries of yearning by the Israelite people for the Messiah promised by God. During the …

As the Church celebrates Gaudete Sunday – Fr Edmund Power reflects on the theme of “joy” that permeates the liturgy on the Third Sunday of Advent. By Fr Edmund Power, OSB Rejoice in the Lord always! The words of the entrance antiphon of today’s Mass, taken from the letter of St …