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Pope bestows pallium on Archbishop Sartain, 40 others
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating Mass with archbishops from 25 countries, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on his 60 years as a priest, calling it a demanding and “awe-inspiring” ministry that brought him closer to God. (News)
Corpus Christi
Father Mathew Malapati, pastor of St. James Church in Searcy, carries a monstrance during a eucharistic procession around St. James Church in Searcy on the feast of Corpus Christi June 26. (News photo)
Confirmation makes us ‘true witnesses to Christ’, regardless of age
One of the most discussed questions in the Catholic Church in America is “When should we confirm?” (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What is the best book you have read, and why?
“The best book that I have read was ‘The Outsiders.’ This book is about two socially divided groups of people who don’t get along because of their differences …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Narcissistic ‘modern love’ can lead to ‘no love at all’
A few years ago, The New York Times ran a series of essays from college students about their experience with love in the 21st century. The series was titled “Modern Love.” Unfortunately, what I read may have been modern, but it had very little to do with love. (Columns)
Pregnant women need Church options first
Sometimes what the Church teaches and what actions Catholic leaders take are completely different. The Church has always been against abortion, but sometimes Catholics make choices that don’t show us they are against abortion too. (Editorial)
