To understand Dominican spirituality, one needs to know the circumstances that prompted the founding of the Order of Preachers in the early 13th century St. Dominic founded the Order in 1216 in response to the Albigensian heresy spreading throughout southern France. Many people were falling prey to this heresy because …

For years I’ve moonlighted as a minimalist consultant, guiding clients as they simplify their possessions and demands on their time. Talking about simplicity makes me bubble over with enthusiasm, as when you share a life-changing book or a crowd- pleasing recipe. You’ve found something so good that it’s hard not …

What better way to bring a Family of Parishes together than through the Eucharist, the source and summit of Catholic life? That was the thought of Father Ed Burns and his staff at Tri- County Catholics Family of Parishes, which includes St. Gabriel and St. Michael churches in Cincinnati and …

1) New Blue Ribbon Schools St. Margaret of York School and St. Mary’s School in Hyde Park earned the designation of an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School for 2023. The U.S. Department of Education recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools this year and stated that National …

The most obvious association that people have with Lent is of “giving something up.” In many cases, of course, this is perfectly legitimate. Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three traditional pillars of Lenten observance, and it is mandated (with exceptions) on Ash Wednesday and Good …

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is about an encounter with God’s mercy and forgiveness. It’s not something to be scared of… no matter how long it’s been or how big your sins.

Staff Report Lent is a penitential season for Catholics preparing to mark the observance of Christ’s death on the cross, and on Easter his resurrection from the dead. For business owners, Lent is just part of the first financial quarter. For today’s Throwback Thursday, we go back to the late-1950s …

by Rebekah Davidson Seeing students succeed in the classroom is “why it’s worth teaching,” according to Kathy Riegel — geometry teacher, head of the math department and yearbook advisor — at Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering. “It fills your heart with joy,” said Riegel, who has worked at Alter …

By John Stegeman When Jesus washed the feet of his apostles, He showed them what it means to act with humility and love. In Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Footcare for the Souls combines that selfless act with an effort to uplift and care for people in poverty. Based in the St. …

Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal 3505 Calumet Rd., Ludlow Falls, 45339 transfigurationcenter.com Along the Stillwater River, you find the Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal. This property boasts entities that include the Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal, Elijah House, Melchizedek Village, Tabor Lodge for Priests and the River Ridge Nature Preserve. …