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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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Ordinary time gives faithful chance to get to know Jesus Paula Standridge One of the countless treasures of our Catholic faith and tradition is the ordering of time and liturgical seasons. |
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Priest, author encourages being ‘present to the present’ not distracted Judy Hoelzeman Hanging on the wall in my bathroom is a long quote from an essay by Mary Jean Irion that begins, “Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.” |
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Pope Francis: Pray, study, vote conscience Sister Joan Pytlik, DC We’ve already heard the pundits say there is no longer a “Catholic vote.” Should there be? Voting has gotten more complicated recently since we learn from our Catholic leaders that we should no longer rely just on voting on a single issue. |
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Titles for Mary encapsulate her virtues, roles in our lives Kelli Nugent Growing up, I always looked forward to the annual parish picnic, held in the spring on the grounds of our diocesan retreat center. As a child the most exciting thing about the picnic wasn’t the food or the outdoor Mass, but the huge boat named the "Star of the Sea." |
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Lessons in 1 Timothy 6 remind us to pursue Christian values Betsy Wiederkehr Huss The reading for Sunday, Sept. 25 found in 1 Timothy 6 got me thinking, verses 11-12 especially. Some biblical translations use “pursue” or “avoid all this” but another uses “run away from all those things” when speaking of what one is to do or how we are to live. |
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Adults can pursue ‘six tasks of catechesis’ to grow in faith Father Erik Pohlmeier As a pastor I loved to welcome new members onto the parish council. I appreciated their desire to be involved and loved to watch their reactions to learning all that goes on in the parish. |
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Faithful can soak up word of God in Liturgy of the Hours Deacon Mike Cumnock One of my favorite summertime drinks is iced sun tea. It is easy to make during an Arkansas August. It just requires a little patience. Simply lay a few tea bags in water in a glass jar with a lid and place it in the sun. |
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St. Therese teaches love of neighbor in ‘little way’ Edward C. Dodge Recently, the story of Sister Cecilia Maria, a Carmelite who lived in Santa Fe, Argentina, spread through Catholic news sites and on social media. |
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True freedom for Catholics is centered on choosing good Deacon Matthew Glover Just a couple of weeks back, we as a nation celebrated our Independence Day. No doubt many of us enjoyed food, family, fun and perhaps some fireworks. |
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Fundamental struggle of living Christian life is ‘battle of prayer’ Father Jerome Kodell, OSB The title of one of the articles on prayer in the Catechism of the Catholic Church is disarming but also refreshing, and causes many of us to nod our heads in recognition: “The Battle of Prayer.” (nos. 2725-2745) |
