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’And with your spirit’: Common phrase is a theological statement
“And with your spirit” will be a common phrase heard at Mass starting Nov. 27. With the introduction of the third edition of the Roman Missal, the congregation will no longer say, “And also with you,” as has been the custom for the past 40 years. Instead it will be “And with your spirit.”
Bishops talk on marriage, finances
BALTIMORE (CNS) — During their annual three-day fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops’ discussed threats to religious liberty, efforts to support traditional marriage and the need to keep a close eye on health care issues.
25th anniversary
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Little Flower attended Mass at St. Theresa Church in Little Rock in October on National Catholic Daughters Sunday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the court. (News photo)
Health system wants St. Vincent West to be ’wellness destination’
Families in west Little Rock have a new place to receive checkups and urgent medical care with the opening of St. Vincent West.
Seniors learn to use technology — and like it
WASHINGTON — Many senior citizens are learning something their grandchildren already knew: Computers and video games are fun and useful. (Senior Living section)
Back to work: Some seniors need to find a job to make ends meet
WASHINGTON – In today’s tough economy, more senior citizens are putting off retirement and are working or looking for work just to make ends meet. (Senior Living section)
Cardinal: Ordinariate for former Anglicans will start Jan. 1
BALTIMORE (CNS) — A new ordinariate — functionally similar to a diocese — will be created Jan. 1 to bring Anglicans into the U.S. Catholic Church, announced Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl during the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 15.
Sports briefs
In the cross country state meet in November, Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock placed seventh overall in the girls 7A division. The top runner from MSM was 10th grader Cally Cochran, who came in 18th place. (Sports)
We all hunger for a kind word from spouse
Recently while attending Sunday Mass, I listened to the passage from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians that proclaims: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.” (1 Corinthians 13:4). (Marriage Matters, Seeds of Faith)
Movies finally reveal aftermath of abortion
The often painful emotional aftermath of abortion — marked by intense grief, sadness, and remorse — has been treated only obliquely, if at all, in Hollywood films. (Columns)
Thanksgiving is our best, simplest American holiday
When my kids were young, we lived far from relatives, and Thanksgiving Day included a crew of friends with lots of children. Our traditional prayer before the meal included each person naming something for which he or she was thankful. (Columns)
Say goodbye to the old then welcome the new
For the past couple of years, the Church in the English-speaking world has been trying to prepare the clergy and laity for the changes in the Mass prayers. After the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved the text, the equally hard work began of training the bishops, priests and deacons, creating new music for the Mass parts that are sung and finally informing and educating the catechists, adults and children. (Editorial)
