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Pope speaks to Jordan’s Christian minority, visits holy sites
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) -— Walking a pilgrim’s path in Jordan, Pope Benedict XVI energized its minority Christian population and built bridges to the moderate Muslim world.
A nation at prayer
Catholic speakers and choirs participated in National Day of Prayer events around the state May 7. (Photo feature)
Priest came out of retirement to help packing plant workers
POSTVILLE, Iowa (CNS) -— Father Paul Ouderkirk has a nice house in northeastern Iowa where he was living in comfortable retirement, overseeing the banks of, as he calls it, “the mighty Missi-Sloppy.”
In the upper room Jesus asks us, ‘Did you really hear what I said?’
I know I have heard our May 31 Sunday Gospel proclaimed a lot — as I am sure most of you have. However, I thought I would share with you, in this article, a new insight for me that might give you a richer perspective on this Scripture (see John 20:19-23). (Seeds of Faith, Understanding Our Church)
Cardinal John Henry Newman: Developer of doctrine
John Henry Newman was born in London at the turn of the 19th century, the eldest of six children. After a religious “experience” at the age of 15, he began to pursue the Christian faith with vigor and was ultimately ordained an Anglican priest. (Seeds of Faith, Our Sacred Treasure)
‘Angels and Demons’ tries, fails to generate Vatican outrage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— On the eve of its world premiere, “Angels and Demons” was a film in desperate search of controversy.
Mixed opinions on abortion, First Amendment
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— As Justice David Souter prepares to retire this summer after 19 years on the Supreme Court, he leaves a mixed legacy of jurisprudence: not so friendly to pro-life perspectives on cases involving abortion, but sometimes strong for religious interests in First Amendment areas. (Opinions, Analysis)
Teens are making God’s voice heard
The Spirit is moving in the Diocese of Little Rock and God is answering our prayers. Through our Catholic schools and religious education and youth ministry programs, our young people are learning what a vocation is and listening to what God has planned for them. (Editorial)
