Understanding Our Church
A Treasury of Arkansas Writers Discussing the Catholic Faith
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Understanding Our Church
Explore this treasury of Arkansas writers discussing the Catholic faith on a wide variety of topics. Find what you're looking for by browsing the whole list or search by keyword or author. All articles have been reviewed for theological accuracy. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
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Hope is gift from God, but it’s our choice to put it into practice Chris Thomas “Our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father … has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope …” (2 Thessalonians 2:16) |
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Pfizer exercises moral conviction, as Little Sisters of the Poor aim to do Father Jason Tyler On May 13, the New York Times reported that the pharmaceutical company Pfizer would no longer sell certain drugs to state correction departments. Pfizer identified seven products that either have been used or are being considered for use in state execution protocols. |
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Persistence of mother’s love, prayers are linked to great spirituality Paula Standridge In the year 1302 there was a young man born in Florence, Italy, to the distinguished Corsini family. His parents had dedicated him to God before his birth, but despite this fact, the first part of his youth was spent with bad companions, vices, extravagances and immoral behavior. |
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'Wideness in God’s mercy' calls us to help abolish death penalty Sister Joan Pytlik, DC Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the Fifth Commandment, “Thou shalt not kill,” applies not only to the innocent but to the guilty as well, according to a Catholic News Service article. |
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Faith formation not just for youth; it is part of lifelong journey Judy Hoelzeman Our neighbor of almost 20 years died in February. For most of her life, she was a member of a small Baptist church near our house. |
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Our ultimate pilgrimage in life is to eternal home in heaven Kelli Nugent I have been blessed by the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage. Others have undertaken such trips to the Holy Land of Israel, to Italy and the Vatican, gone on Marian pilgrimages to Mexico City, Lourdes, Fatima, Knock or Kibeho. |
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Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus’ triumphant journey to his sacrifice Betsy Wiederkehr Huss We will have the opportunity to once again hold palm branches for the Lamb of God this Palm Sunday. But why? What’s the reason for this? |
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Work together to destroy gossip, build up body of Christ Matthew Glover There’s an episode in the fictional political TV series “The West Wing” where Toby Ziegler, the White House communications director, confronts his entire staff after one of them leaked a private conversation to the press. |
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Vatican II exposed Catholics to greater quantity, variety of Scripture Deacon Mike Cumnock During this Lenten season the Church, through the Liturgy of the Word, unites itself with the mystery of Jesus in the desert. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 540) |
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Children can help their parents grow deeper in faith, holiness Edward C. Dodge I love one of St. John Paul’s images for how we are the “image of God.” The pope taught that in Genesis 1, God created humanity as a relationship — “male and female he created them” — thereby emphasizing the couple’s relationship as an incarnation of trinitarian unity. |
