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Senators reject ‘essential’ abortion provision
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— The U.S. Senate rejected a bipartisan abortion amendment to its version of health care reform legislation Dec. 8, after three leading U.S. bishops called the change “essential.”
First worn in 1911, baptismal gown passed down for four generations
In 1910, when Albertine McNeil was expecting her first child, she and her mother created a baptismal gown for the new baby, sewing it by hand and adorning it with crochet and embroidery.
Former diocesan employee dies Dec. 9
Edward E. Bujarski, 83, a member of St. Edward Church in Little Rock, died Dec. 9. (Obituaries)
Knitting for Noggins
Fourth-grader Anna Claire Bailey of St. Joseph School in Conway is one of four girls who are learning to knit caps with elementary art teacher Patricia McCauley as an extra-curricular activity.
Advent is more than a time of preparation; it is also a time of hope
The time grows short until we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus as an infant. Our waiting in hope is soon to be fulfilled. (Seeds of Faith, Word to Life)
Honoring the memory of my father
A new tradition is beginning with my family on Christmas. We live in Marion, which is located eight miles from my hometown, Crawfordsville. Crittenden Memorial Park is located between the two towns. … (W)e always travel to my mother’s house to celebrate Christmas day with our family, and on the way we stop at the cemetery to visit my father’s grave, because Christmas day is the anniversary of his death. (Columns)
Banning symbols is wrong
Each year we have to hear bizarre stories of cities and public schools around the country banning religious symbols and events from their properties. Some officials have even gone as far as to ban even secular symbols, such as snowmen. (Editorial)