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Miracle of Eucharist focus of Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally referred to by its Latin name, "Corpus Christi", is the feast day that highlights the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This year it is celebrated June 22. The word "Eucharist" means "thanksgiving." It comes from the Greek "eucharistein" and "eulogein," which "recalls the Jewish blessings that proclaim — especially during a meal — God's works: creation, redemption and sanctification." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1328) On the night before he died, ... More
2025 jubilarian priest Mass to be June 25
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving Wednesday, June 25 to honor seven priests who are celebrating 25, 60 and 65 years of priestly service in the Diocese of Little Rock. It will be held at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner reception in McDonald Hall. The public is invited to attend the Mass and dinner. Reservations are not required. The jubilarians are Msgr. Gaston Hebert, 65 years; Father Henry Mischkowiuski and Father Jerome Kodell, OSB, 60 years; and Father Rodolphe Balthazar ... More
Fathers have irreplaceable role in family
"Children who are being raised without fathers are twice as likely to drop out of school, are at seven times greater risk of poverty and are seven times more likely to become pregnant during their teenage years. Without a father present, children are more likely to have behavioral problems, to abuse alcohol and drugs and go to prison," according to the National Fatherhood Initiative. Given the importance of fathers, having positive role models can make all the difference in helping them reflect the love of our father in heaven. Just as Mary is the greatest role model for mothers ... More
Trinity is intimate relationship of love, trust
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity is celebrated each year the week after Pentecost. God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is three, distinct persons in one God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tell us this revelation is the central mystery of the Christian faith and life. But how can God be Father, Son and Holy Spirit and still be one God? This may sound overwhelming and difficult to understand because it is. In his 2019 homily in Vatican News, Father Antony Kadavil told a story of how St. Augustine tried to understand the great mystery of the Trinity. ... More
Veni Sancte Spiritus on Pentecost Sunday
Jesus promised the Advocate would come. "It is better for you that I go," he told his apostles. "For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you." Knowing they were confused, Jesus said, “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of Truth, he will guide you to all truth." (John 16: 7-13) And before Jesus ascended into heaven he instructed his followers to stay together and not leave Jerusalem, "but to wait for 'the promise of the Father' about which you have heard me speak, for John baptized with water, ... More
Ascension into heaven is goal for each of us
The Ascension of the Lord celebrates Jesus' ascension into heaven and his coming into glory at the right hand of the Father. It occurred 40 days after his resurrection from the dead, which falls on Ascension Thursday. However, in most Catholic provinces and dioceses in the United States, including the Diocese of Little Rock, this feast is transferred to the following Sunday. "The lifting up of Jesus on the cross signifies and announces his lifting up by his ascension into heaven, and indeed begins it. Jesus Christ, the one priest of the new and eternal covenant, 'entered, not into ... More
High school youth invited to Search #156
Applications are now being accepted for Search #156. It will be held at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock June 27-29. Search is a faith formation program for high school juniors and seniors designed to help them get to know themselves better, deepen their relationship with Christ and find support in living out their faith in the world. The summer Search weekend is open to incoming juniors and seniors and recently graduated seniors. The fee to attend is $150 per person. Scholarships are available. The early registration deadline is June 13. If spots ... More
Teens invited to put faith into action at C2SI
The Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) will be held July 14-18 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This event is open to rising high school freshmen through recent high school graduates who seek to not only learn about the Church's social teachings but to put them into action. During the five-day summer program youth will "Investigate God’s Word in Life" as they learn the Church's social teachings on poverty, homelessness, the elderly, refugees, human trafficking, immigration issues, the protection of the unborn and care for God’s creation and more ... More
