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Arkansans are less greedy, but lead in other deadly sins
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— How much sin is in America? It depends on where you live, according to four Kansas State University geography researchers.
At Afghan outpost, soldiers find peace in Mass
FOB SHANK, Afghanistan (CNS) -— In the middle of Afghanistan’s war zone stands a plywood chapel with fluorescent lights and rows of black vinyl easy chairs. A simple iron cross hangs on the altar where the tin chalice and tin plate rest, ready for the sacrament of Communion.
Shepherd of Kabul is lone priest for tiny community
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNS) -— In the midst of the escalating war in Afghanistan, there is a place of peace for Kabul’s tiny Catholic population.
Vatican official: Iraq’s Christians could disappear
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— A leading Vatican official called for greater protection of Iraq’s beleaguered Christian minority, saying the disappearance of Christianity from the country would be an enormous religious and cultural loss for everyone.
In the rosary, Mary teaches us virtue of humility before God
Mary must have had a pretty good idea of what her life would be like. While she had agreed to marry Joseph, she had also made a vow of perpetual virginity to better serve God. And because of this vow, the thought of raising a child was quite far from her mind. (The Rosary: Virtue & Grace, Seeds of Faith)
Eunice Shriver remembered for living out Gospel values
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (CNS) -— Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died Aug. 11, was “a woman of ardent faith and generous public service” in her work with the developmentally and physically disabled, said Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
A model for us to follow during Year for Priests
The patron saint of my parish is St. John Vianney. This year the whole Catholic world is becoming familiar with him because Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed a Year for Priests under the patronage of St. John Vianney. (Columns)
Payday lenders finally gone
The state of Arkansas took a step this month to take care of the poor and elderly. (Editorial)
Pope Benedict to be featured singing on CD of Marian prayers
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— The music-loving Pope Benedict XVI will be featured on a new CD singing and reciting Marian hymns and prayers.
