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CCHD uses policy to ensure grantees follow Church teaching
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Under persistent criticism from a small but vocal group of activists as well as questions from some bishops, leaders of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development have established “stronger policies and clearer mechanisms” to guide how grants are awarded to poverty-fighting groups and strengthen oversight of how funds are spent.
Vatican wants Tariq Aziz’s death sentence to be reversed
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican hopes the death penalty will not be carried out against former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz, 74, said the Vatican spokesman.
Lay Carmelite
Father Paul Worm, pastor of St. Edward Church in Texarkana, and the Lay Carmelite community received Sharon Howard into the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Lay Carmelites. (Parish News photo)
Sister Mary Maurice taught in five states
Sister Mary Maurice Friedman, RSM, died Oct.17. at Catherine McAuley Convent in Barling. She was 82. (Obituaries)
Stigmata provide visible reminder of Christ’s suffering
Stigmata are the wounds of Christ that appear in the hands, feet, side, and sometimes head of some of his followers. The phenomenon is rare, although it has happened to more people than one might think, and it is puzzling. Why would Jesus confer on people who love him the painful injuries he suffered? (Understanding Our Church, Seeds of Faith)
How do you show your faith when playing sports?
“I always pray to God that no one breaks a bone or gets hurt. I also pray that my team wins. When I play football with my brother we just throw the ball or play with our friends. I pray for good luck. Since my brother tackles hard that is why I pray for good luck.” (YouthSpeak, Seeds of Faith)
Little Rock native Brooks Robinson buoyed by faith, family
BALTIMORE (CNS) — When Lee May cracked a two-bouncer inside the third-base line in the first game of the 1970 World Series, Brooks Robinson’s response was nothing short of legendary.
Following career and family vocation is no minor call
The question on the cover of the November issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, caught my eye: “What’s your true calling?” (Columns)
Sieges on Christians will continue
On Oct. 31 while most of us were at Mass and spending time with our families, a savage attack took place in Iraq. (Editorial)
