Understanding Our Church
A Treasury of Arkansas Writers Discussing the Catholic Faith
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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.
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Our need to be close to God is completed in intimacy of Eucharist Father Andrew Smith In Latin the words sacra (holy) and facere (to make) form the basis for the English contraction into the word sacrifice, a word that denotes “to make holy” more than it denotes destruction or annihilation. |
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Law exists not only to protect but to teach love, selfless consideration Dr. Linda Webster We are a society awash in rules. We often buckle up when driving, not because it’s safer but because we might get ticketed. We try to pay our taxes on time to avoid penalties and prosecution. |
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Luminous mysteries great way to meditate on life of Christ in rosary Betsy Wiederkehr Huss As the Year of the Rosary, declared by Pope John Paul II, draws to an end in October, I wonder how the new luminous mysteries have affected our Church and its people. These five new mysteries of light focus on Jesus’ public ministry and his life between childhood and the passion. |
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As Church honors Mary, it’s a good time to reflect on her holiness Father James P. West At this time of the year we move through something of a season of Mary, which actually began with the celebration of her assumption into heaven on Aug. 15. One week later we celebrated the queenship of Mary. |
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To be holy means to ‘put on Christ;’ we should seek him, not self Charles T. Sullivan On the whole, I do not think about my personal call to holiness as often as I should. Most of the time, if the truth be known, I let the “stuff” of life get in the way: career, deadlines, meetings, chores, family concerns and innumerable other responsibilities. |
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God’s wisdom and love shine through, even in life’s greatest trials Judy Hoelzeman “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God. How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways.” (Romans 11:33) St. Paul writes these words to help the early Christians trust God’s plan of salvation. |
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Don’t be intimidated by Sola Scriptura; other sources add to revelation Abbot Jerome Kodell, OSB Catholics are easily put on the defensive with biblical questions about Catholic doctrine. |
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In saying ‘Amen’ we proclaim we will do all the Lord has told us Msgr. Richard Oswald Every time we celebrate the Eucharist, as the priest speaks the words of consecration, we hear Christ’s words: “This is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.” In the Old Testament “covenant” is the name given to the promises God makes to his people and to the promise |
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Unique in purpose and style, both Peter and Paul were crucial leaders Sister Susan McCarthy, RDC The time between the death of a founder and the establishment (or non-establishment) of capable strong leaders to continue the vision is a very tenuous time. |
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The resurrection of Christ is not legend, but a real, historical event Charley Sullivan The message, the mission and the meaning of Jesus seemed to come to an abrupt end with his violent and shameful death on the cross. |
