Understanding Our Church

A Treasury of Arkansas Writers Discussing the Catholic Faith

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.

Letting children come to us and listening when they do
Sister M. Glorea Knaggs, OSB
The first word of the Rule of St Benedict is “listen.” As an Olivetan Benedictine sister, it has been ingrained in me that listening, primarily to God but also to others, is a keystone of gospel living.
Catholics support dignity, rights, indispensable role of workers
Deacon Matthew Glover
We just celebrated Labor Day here in the United States, a holiday that most people associate with the end of summertime, the beginning of college football season and a much-needed three day weekend before the long grind towards Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Labor Day chance for workers to be with families as God intended
Dr. Linda Webster
With Labor Day upon us, summer unofficially ends. Novelists and playwrights often use this modern holiday as literary device, foreshadowing a return to the humdrum and prosaic workdays filling the other three seasons.