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Those with no religion increasing, study shows
WASHINGTON — A Pew study on the increase in the number of religiously unaffiliated people and a sharp decline in the number of those who consider themselves Protestant may show no drop in numbers of Catholics, but analysts say it’s still a cautionary tale for the Church.
Pope: Revive ‘authentic spirit’ of Vatican II in modern world
VATICAN CITY — Marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the start of a special Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI called on Catholics to revive the “authentic spirit” of Vatican II by re-proposing the Church’s ancient teachings to an increasingly Godless modern world.
Appreciating our Catholic educators
Six educators were honored Oct. 5 during Catholic Schools Professional Day at Christ the King Church in Little Rock for serving 25 years in Catholic schools. (Photo)
Website, app, blog give life to teachings
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) — Two dioceses are developing interactive ways to educate Catholics during the Year of Faith.
600 years later, Fayetteville author says Joan of Arc still captivating
FAYETTEVILLE — St. Joan of Arc is an amazing story, but she was no simple peasant girl. She was smart, witty and brave, loved bright colors and may well have been the first female hero upon which all subsequent fictional heroines are based.
Special guest
Bishop Moses Prakasam of the Diocese of Nellore, India (right), visits St. Richard Church in Bald Knob Sept. 29 for a potluck and birthday cake. (Photo)
Pope John XXIII called Vatican council to engage the world
On Jan. 25, 1959, before a small group of cardinals gathered in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the newly elected Pope John XXIII announced his intention to call a council. It would become the Second Vatican Council.
The ABCs of ecumenical councils: What are they? What do they do?
As the Church celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, it seems as if the workings of such a gathering are second nature. But that’s not so, especially for those born post-Vatican II and even for those who experienced the changes at the time.
Power of the rosary rooted in the Gospel and its focus on life of Jesus
The devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary has its beginnings in 1213 with the Albigensian heresy. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Dominic while he was praying before the altar at the church of St. Jacques. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What do you think heaven is like?
“Heaven is where the angels and saints worship God all day, because there are no nights, everyone is happy. There are no more tears, only …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Book details 39 saints neglected in our time
Lives of the saints almost always make interesting reading, but the saints in this book are particularly fascinating.
Pope’s book on Jesus’ infancy out by Christmas
VATICAN CITY — Jesus was not born “once upon a time” as in a fable, but in a historically verifiable place and moment that were detailed accurately in the Gospel of Luke, Pope Benedict XVI writes in the third volume of his work, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Parishes need evangelization more than catechesis
Why do you suppose Blessed John Paul II talked about the “new evangelization” and not the “new catechesis”? (Columns)
No endorsements, doors open equally
Our priests and bishops are called by God and trained to be our spiritual leaders, leading us to a relationship with Christ and educating us about the Church’s teachings on a variety of topics, including social issues. (Editorial)
