Question: I am a cradle Catholic who has become disenchanted with the Church. What books would you recommend I read that will convince me to come back? Answer: It is very admirable of you to give Catholicism a second chance. Some people give little thought to abandoning the Church of their youth, yet I see from your words that you consider this to be a … Continue reading
I would like to invite all men in the diocese of Owensboro to attend an event that will provide you a wonderful opportunity to renew and enrich your Catholic faith. I invite you to the Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky, which will take place Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Brescia University. The conference will address the subject of how to live your life as … Continue reading
Question: At the wedding feast of Cana, it seems like Jesus rebuked Mary when she told him that there was no more wine. Is that really what happened? Answer: Well, first of all, here is the passage in question: Jn 2:1-5 On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 Jesus also was invited … Continue reading
Question: What is the history of the rosary? Answer: [The following is from “A Brief History of the Rosary,” This Rock magazine, Dec. 2002. Used with permission] The Catholic Encyclopedia (vol. 13, p. 184–189) recounts that in the early centuries of the Church monks would recite the Psalms as part of their rule of life. Since learning the Psalms was necessarily restricted to those who … Continue reading
Be the Voice of the Unborn: March for Life 2012 The Diocesan Gospel of Life Committee is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. to take part in the March for Life on January 23, 2012. You are invited to join them to speak up for the rights of the unborn. Toby Tours Bus Lines will provide a late model bus with bathroom facilities. Please … Continue reading
Bishop Medley will be leading a blessing of the newly constructed Owensboro Catholic Radio Tower. The ceremony will be broadcast live. It will take place tomorrow, November 2nd at 1:30 pm. Please tune in and unite your prayers with those of Bishop Medley and the entire Owensboro Catholic Radio family as we ask for our heavenly Father’s blessings on our radio ministry.
The new bumper stickers and prayer cards featuring our dial change to 107.9 FM have arrived!!! You can pick up your own at St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books and Gifts on 18th street. They can also be found at the table outside the chapel at the Carmel Home. Remember to discard the old 107.7 bumper sticker.