Also in Arkansas Catholic’s April 18 issue

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Nun named finalist on list of world’s most influential people
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -— You wouldn’t expect to see a Philadelphia nun who works with the homeless on a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Out of sorrow, new life begins
What do we do when we’re depressed? What’s our temptation when a dream is shattered, when we feel betrayed, and when it seems like the trust we’ve shown someone was childish naiveté? (Seeds of Faith)

God’s Divine Mercy carries us, even through terrible pain and grief
Mary Faustina lived a life of simplicity as a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. She joined them in 1925 at the age of 19 and spent her life working as a cook, gardener and porter in three of their houses. She died just 13 years later from tuberculosis. It is in the life of this humble servant of the Lord where we find the foundation for Divine Mercy Sunday. (Word to Life, Seeds of Faith)

Proposing a world without nuclear bombs
In the midst of deep feelings of sadness and fear felt by his disciples after his torture and brutal death, Jesus appears to them, saying, “Peace be with you.” (Columns)

The U.S. is a Christian nation, still
A debate is stirring about comments that President Barack Obama has said about the United States and Christianity. Of course, there are many conservatives who want to paint the president’s religious beliefs in a negative light, but we know that he has said he is a Christian, and he celebrated Easter at an Episcopal church. (Editorial)

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