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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Invitation to Communion inspired by a Roman soldier’s faith Betsy Wiederkehr Huss Have you ever wondered in the Mass where our response to the “Invitation to Communion” in the Roman Missal comes from? Would you be surprised to find out a Roman military officer called a centurion spoke the words? |
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Our vocation as Catholics is always to pursue the truth despite discomfort Katie Karp Following the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, I have watched as friends and acquaintances take to the internet to express their feelings of injustice. As a Catholic, I rejoice at this victory for human dignity, but I am not blind to the division it causes. |
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Car accident, emergency room trip can force us to focus on blessings Deacon Mike Cumnock I write this while recuperating from a serious motor vehicle accident. I spent many years doing psychotherapy as a Gestalt therapist. |
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How Rule of St. Benedict can impact others beyond the ordained Edward C. Dodge What comes to mind when you think of St. Benedict and his monks? |
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Bishop-elect: Trust in God when he moves us out of our comfort zone Bishop-elect Erik Pohlmeier “Commit your way to the Lord! Trust him! He will act.” Psalm 37 captures a sentiment that people of faith strive to live by. We speak of God’s will in our lives with sincere hearts. |
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Traveling narrow path means acknowledging mystery of the Eucharist Brother Roch McClellan, OSB David Lynch’s “The Straight Story” is a quiet little 1999 film based on the true story of an elderly man, Alvin Straight, who sets out to ride his John Deere lawn mower across Iowa and Wisconsin to visit his estranged, ailing brother Lyle. |
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God calls us to love one another, especially when it’s hard to do Lou Ann Gieringer When I was a little girl, I knew that I was loved. My mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends of my parents all loved me. I knew the people around me would care for me and help me. I was blessed with a network of people that cared about me and wanted me to succeed. |
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Holy Spirit exists in both fiery and quiet moments of faith Father Jason Tyler We celebrated Pentecost Sunday on June 5 this year. At Pentecost, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles after they were locked in the upper room in prayer for nine days following the Ascension of Jesus. |
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Extroverts, introverts approach prayer differently for spiritual growth Paula Standridge Our temperament and personality affect many aspects of our lives. For example: how we relate to the world around us and our relationships with other people, and also how we work, play and enjoy our free time. |
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Extraordinary lives of Benedictine saints still inspire faithful Sister M. Glorea Knaggs, OSB Do you know our Benedictine saints? In the Diocese of Little Rock, we are blessed to have not one but three Benedictine communities. Chances are you have encountered either a monk, sister or oblate from the Olivetan Benedictine sisters of Holy Angels in Jonesboro, the Benedictine sisters of St. |
