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Biden has a mixed record on Church issues
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, announced Aug. 23 as Sen. Barack Obama’s choice as his running mate for the White House, puts on the Democratic ticket a Catholic who supports legal abortion but on other issues has been an ally for the Church‘s public policy interests.
Conway native served religious order for 67 years
Father Clement F. Lachowsky, CSSp, a native of Conway, died July 17. He was 87. (Obituaries)
Humanism that leaves out Creator is opposed to Christianity
Q. Our discussion club recently discussed humanism and spiritual or Christian humanism. Some said it is good, others that it violates Catholic teaching. What do these words mean? (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)
Using your gifts to find, excel at your vocation
Michael Phelps was born to swim. With long arms, powerful legs and giant feet, God made him to swim. It is a joy to watch him. It is his vocation. If he did not swim, he would not be happy. He would not be using his gifts. (Columns)
John Paul I’s short pontificate related to everyday Catholics
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— Thirty years ago Aug. 26, a conclave of 111 cardinals elected Italian Cardinal Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I, the “smiling pope” who served only 34 days before dying of a heart attack.
