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Let us adore him
(CNS photo) Clergy carry the Eucharist in a monstrance attached to the Ark of the New Covenant during a procession at the opening Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City June 15.
Hot Springs parish grows meditation garden for 100th year
HOT SPRINGS — St. John the Baptist Church and School in Hot Springs continues the celebration of its centennial year with a new meditation garden.
A saint’s guide to happiness
What makes a saint? One of my favorite definitions comes from Soren Kierkegaard who once famously wrote, “To be a saint is to will the one thing.” (Seeds of Faith)
Gifts to God: Give best of what you have, not what’s to spare
The cathedral bells remained silent, or so the story goes, because everyone in town had turned to evil. But the bells would ring again, if only someone would bring a pleasing gift to God. Year after year the people in the village brought their gifts to the sanctuary, and year after year the bells remained mute. (Seeds of Faith)
Man of the cloth: Priest’s new fashion line helps Guatemalans
NEW YORK (CNS) -— At first blush, the scene seemed typical. In one of Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods, models strutted down the aisle amid flashing bulbs, pulsating music and a Chardonnay-sipping crowd. The designer promoting this fashion line was clad in New York-requisite black.
Via satellite, pope urges Catholics to make world better
QUEBEC CITY (CNS) -— The Eucharist is the Church’s “most beautiful treasure” and introduces the faithful to eternal life, Pope Benedict XVI said in his homily during the closing Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress June 22.
Author focuses on sports to get boys excited about reading
ST. LOUIS (CNS) -— Mary Shaw wrote a series of children’s books because she saw a need for getting boys excited about reading.
Kansas City archbishop took a stand
Early in May, in his diocesan newspaper, The Leaven, the archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas made a unique pastoral request of his governor. (Columns)
Participating in Mass should never be like a chore
I was taken by surprise when we registered our sons for the ninth grade. How could I not see this coming? As I read the list of electives, a knot grew deep within in my stomach. The class they want to take is driver education, but first, I had to teach them to drive. (Columns)
