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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Catholic education is worth sacrifices parents make Sister M. Glorea Knaggs, OSB One of my favorite childhood pastimes was looking at our old family photo albums. |
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Feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic? Turn to Scripture Judy Hoelzeman Years ago, I saved a quote from the novel “Green Dolphin Street.” The main character, Marguerite, enters the convent after several heartaches in her life. She pours out her woes to the mother superior, hoping for sympathy. But Mother gives none. |
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi known for his devotion to salvation of souls Kelli Nugent The devout parents of St. Lawrence of Brindisi had him baptized Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar). One may wonder what plans Guglielmo Rossi and Elizabetta Musella had for their son with such a name. But young Julius’ parents died when he was young. |
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Our Lady of Sorrows inspires compassionate companion on journeys Betsy Wiederkehr Huss Have you ever felt sorrow? That deep, body-wracking pain that can numb the mind, body and spirit? The circumstances from which we can feel this sorrow vary, but it is real and a part of life. Sorrow is not just being unhappy. It is a more profound, colossal sadness. It is almost unbearable. |
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Why Catholics need to read the dark tales of Flannery O’Connor Katie Karp “What people don’t realize is how much religion costs. They think faith is a big electric blanket when of course, it is the cross.” -- Flannery O’Connor |
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‘Master, to whom shall we go?’ Putting ourselves into Scripture Deacon Mike Cumnock One of my favorite prayer techniques is to read Scripture and then place myself in the scene — first person, present tense. This allows me to explore from within the Word. Recently, I was reading the various stories of John the Baptist. |
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On meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church: A mystery to ... Edward C. Dodge The Second Vatican Council defined the Eucharist as the “source and summit” of the Christian faith. Christians, taught by the council, should hunger for the Eucharist, and from it, they should receive energy to evangelize themselves and the world. |
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What can we say in response to comment, ‘I pray and it doesn’t help’? Father Erik Pohlmeier |
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God’s math: Subtracting ourselves brings multiplication in spiritual life Brother Roch McClellan, OSB Humans are very good at excuses and the blame game: I sin because everyone is doing it. I get angry and retaliate, but it’s because of what someone else said or did. Most famously of all, “the devil made me do it.” |
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Jesus teaches us to be kind in every moment, to every person Lou Ann Gieringer I was rushing to work when I saw a young man trying to back a 1970-ish Lincoln Continental or Cadillac out of his driveway. The car was long. It moved slowly. It took a lot of space, especially because he was trying to back out of a driveway that was situated at the beginning of a roundabout. |
