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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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Easter gives 50 days to focus on ‘going forth’ in name of Jesus Judy Hoelzeman On Easter Sunday we may sing, “Jesus Christ is risen today” but the mystery and joy of the resurrection could never be expressed in a single day. |
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Do not leave your gifts from Holy Spirit in a box: Use them Kelli Nugent I received the sacrament of confirmation as a sixth grader. I remember having to memorize answers to a set of questions that the bishop may ask us, the candidates. |
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Follow God’s example by offering clemency to those who do us wrong Betsy Wiederkehr Huss Do we sometimes forget the amazingly marvelous things God does for us? Especially, if we look at what we truly deserve or could justly receive from him. Clemency has been offered to us. We are sinners, yet God loves us and sent his Son, Jesus, to die for us so we could experience true life. |
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Remembering we are dust reminds us of our eternal salvation Deacon Matthew Glover About this time each year, Catholics around the world go through what some may call a rather morbid practice: having ashes smeared across our foreheads, while hearing the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” |
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Communion of saints binds us to our living and deceased loved ones Deacon Mike Cumnock Recently, I was asked to minister to a family by celebrating the funeral rite for a young woman. |
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Jesus helps faithful carry life’s burdens so we can find rest in him Edward C. Dodge “Come to me, you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11: 28-30) |
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After divisive election, we should look at politics through lens of faith Father Erik Pohlmeier The inauguration of President Donald Trump continues to highlight the contention that exists in our society over political differences. |
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Faithful should focus on second coming rather than ‘rapture’ Father Jerome Kodell, OSB In 1995, Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins wrote “Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth’s Last Days,” launching what would become a series of 16 best-selling novels and four movies. |
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Jesus still wants to be sought out by wise and faithful Chris Thomas In my home parish of St. Edward in Texarkana, we are blessed to have a large round stained glass window depicting the nativity and epiphany of Jesus. It is a glorious mix of jeweled colors — purples, greens and blues. |
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Church teaching says cremains require same respect as a body Father Jason Tyler On Oct. 25, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued an instruction called “Ad resurgendum cum Christo” (“To rise with Christ”). |
