Assumption of Mary gives hope to us all

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Aug. 15. This feast recognizes that Jesus' mother was "taken up body and soul into heavenly glory" when her "earthly life was finished." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 966). Normally, this feast would be a holy day of obligation to attend Mass, but this year it is not since it falls on a Monday. The Assumption of Mary is not to be confused with the Ascension of Jesus. "Jesus ascends of his own power and will because he is divine. On the other hand, Mary does not raise herself. God raises her More

Taste of Faith will go live Aug. 6 at 7

This year you can attend Taste of Faith in person or watch it online. This annual event to raise money for seminarian education will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Statehouse House Convention Center in Little Rock. Watch it live on the Diocese of Little Rock Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 7 p.m. Subscribe to YouTube or follow us on Facebook to receive notifications when new content is posted. This event will include a new video addressing "What the People of God Need from their Priests" featuring responses from parishioners from across More

New abbot elected at Subiaco Abbey

Father Elijah Owens, OSB, was elected the eighth abbot of Subiaco Abbey on Thursday, July 7. He replaced Abbot Leonard Wangler, OSB, who led the Benedictine community for the past seven years. Abbot Elijah was elected by his fellow monks. His acceptance made him the spiritual head and father of the 35 religious priests and brothers at Subiaco immediately. He took the oath of office July 7. Then Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated the abbatial blessing on Saturday, July 16. Read his homily. To learn more about how monks are elected in the ancient Benedictine tradition More