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Insurance contraceptive coverage already mandated in Arkansas
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Arkansas is one of 17 states that mandate that health insurance plans must cover FDA-approved contraception in their prescription drug plans but have a religious exemption for employers.
Men hear call to abbey’s monastic life
SUBIACO — Three men arrived at Subiaco Abbey in September to undertake a six-month candidacy period to explore monastic life by living and praying with the monks in the monastery. They may then take the next step to enter into the one-year program known as the novitiate.
Priests for Life head is needed for work in Amarillo, bishop says
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, remains a priest in good standing in the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, said Msgr. Harold Waldow, vicar for clergy in the diocese.
Vatican continues seeking reconciliation with traditionalists
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has given the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X a formal “doctrinal preamble” listing several principles they must agree with in order to move toward full reconciliation with Church.
This saint challenges us to everyday, hands-on spirituality
Are you constantly seeing the hidden Holy Face of Jesus in all the people and things you encounter every day? (Seeds of Faith, Understanding Our Church)
What did St. Francis of Assisi teach us by his example?
“From St. Francis of Assisi’s example he taught us to be a person of God, not be a person of ourselves. He also taught us to be kind, giving and helpful. Before St. Francis was a changed man, still of wealth, he used to get the finest things for himself and didn’t care about … (Seeds of Faith, Youthspeak)
Video games offer challenges, opportunities for families
NEW YORK (CNS) — Since Nintendo first captured the hearts, minds and thumbs of a generation of children in the 1980s, the video game industry has steadily increased in size, revenue, cultural influence and sophistication.
Lord, I hear you, but I have trouble following your will
For some time, my prayer life has been challenging due to dryness. Prayer is not easy when you do not hear God speaking to your heart. I have asked the questions, “Is my faith weak?” “Do I lack the grace to hear God?” “Why is God silent?” (Columns)
Vision of marriage: Self-denial, sacrifice
When couples proclaim their vows at their wedding, it has always been traditional for them to agree to stay together “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.” (Editorial)
