Fall fun
On Oct. 27, the St. John School PTO in Hot Springs hosted Pumpkin Days and Hay Maze for the 3 year olds to first graders. Students made their way through the hay maze, enjoyed face painting and had a special picnic lunch. (Parish News photo)
Pope encourages a personal relationship with Scripture
VATICAN CITY — God constantly tries to enter into dialogue with the people he created — speaking through creation and even through silence, but mainly in the Church through the Bible and through his son Jesus Christ, Pope Benedict XVI said. (CNS)
Step-by-step guide to “lectio divina” meditation
VATICAN CITY — In his post-synodal document on the Word of God, Pope Benedict XVI urged all Christians to get to know the sacred Scriptures better. (CNS)
Book about California exorcist made into “The Rite” movie
WASHINGTON — Rare is the priest in the United States who holds the title of diocesan exorcist. (CNS)
Thanksgiving enriches faith in God and others throughout the year
It is great to have a national holiday devoted to giving thanks for our many blessings. Unfortunately, thankfulness sometimes fades with time, and we forget those blessings. (Understanding Our Church, Seeds of Faith)
I am the dirt, but Jesus is the gardener
Each year our vegetable garden produces more juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and other delicious food than we can possibly eat — or give away. Until this year, that is. (Columns)
We need a moratorium for Arkansas
The question has to be asked: Why is the death penalty still legal in this country when most countries around the world and most Americans prefer serious criminals to be put in jail for the rest of their lives? (Editorial)
