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Pope: Bible must be put into practice, service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— Pope Benedict XVI closed the Synod of Bishops on the Bible by preaching a lesson on love of God and neighbor, saying the word of God must be put into practice through service to others.
A happy anniversary
Lilly Hess, an associate director for Little Rock Scripture Study, shares memories of her 30-year career for the international Bible study program Oct. 23 during a reception in her honor at St. John Center in Little Rock.
Did you know
The Vatican has prepared three alternative endings for the priest’s words of dismissal at Mass, to emphasize the missionary spirit of the liturgy. (CNS)
Why does God allow suffering?
How can there be an all-loving and an all-powerful God if there is so much suffering and evil in our world? (Seeds of Faith)
Mortal sin requires full knowledge and consent in a grave matter
Growing up I was blessed to have wonderful parents, a wonderful Catholic school and a wholesome culture that set a good —- though not perfect —- foundation for my moral life. A foundation based on Sacred Scripture and the Tradition of the Church. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States
As a nation, we share many blessings and strengths, including a tradition of religious freedom and political participation. However, as a people, we face serious challenges that are clearly political and also profoundly moral.
After elections, we must all stay involved
Electing a president is fairly easy on our part. After listening to a few debates and reading about where the candidates stand on the issues, we mark our ballots and our nation’s leader is chosen. (Columns)
Abortion industry seeks public bailout as well
Millions of concerned Americans are agitated with the federal government’s $700 billion plan to bail out Wall Street banks. (Opinions)
Vatican: Stop pressuring pope on Pope Pius XII’s beatification
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— The Vatican has asked those supporting and opposing the beatification of Pope Pius XII to stop pressuring Pope Benedict XVI on the issue.
