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Dedicated to the pope
A mint worker displays new gold 1000 Polish zloty coin ($354) dedicated to the beatification of Pope John Paul II in Warsaw March 30. (News photo)
Peace walk
“Gather at the Labyrinth”, a quarterly event held at different labyrinths in the River Valley area, was held March 19 at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith. The monastery labyrinth, constructed in 2004, is a replica of the labyrinth built into the nave of the Chartres Cathedral in the 13th century. (News photo)
Without a country: Stateless people struggle to gain rights of citizenship
MANOGUAYABO, Dominican Republic (CNS) — Until her son was born, Maria Rosa Remier never questioned her nationality. By all measures, she considered herself Dominican. (News)
Priests ministered to Catholic soldiers on both sides during Civil War
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — In 1863, a joint committee of Congress held a hearing to assay how the Civil War was proceeding after two years of combat. A number of experts were summoned to testify, including General Benjamin F. Butler. (News)
Obituaries
Joyce N. Pair, 77, a member of Christ the King Church in Fort Smith, died March 20.
Churches reflect the lessons of faith in their architecture and art
I once heard a story about a group touring Rome who’d had enough luck to land a knowledgeable priest as their guide. After visiting several churches, a participant said, “Father, these churches are so beautiful. But doesn’t the art cause one to forget his purpose for coming to church: to worship God?” (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What does the observance of Palm Sunday mean to you?
“Palm Sunday means that I get to go to church with my family. I will learn that before entering Jerusalem, Jesus was staying at Bethany and Bethpage. That night he sent two disciples to the next village to get a donkey that was young and had never been ridden before. … (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
In the final days of Lent: Penances draw one closer to Christ
Spiritually mature people never stop growing in grace. Even late in life, they are trying to improve, trying to be better people and better servants of God. (Columns)
Anti-Muslim attacks: Repeating history
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., led the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the civil rights of American Muslims March 29, he held aloft a small yellow prayer book no bigger than his hand. (Opinions)
Seeing the human side of immigration debate
One of the most controversial immigration laws in the country is found in Arizona. (Editorial)
