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Catholics react to new policies
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump campaigned by saying he would aggressively go after the country’s 11 million unauthorized immigrants, promising deportation forces and a border wall with Mexico paid for by the United States’ neighbor to the south.
Pope’s Lenten message: We must welcome, love life
VATICAN CITY — Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis said.
Praising God together
Sister Rosy Perez, CMST, and others clap and dance during a praise session Feb. 18 at the first Worship Conference, sponsored by the Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Renewal. (Photo)
Other worlds — other life?
VATICAN CITY — The quest to find life on other planets got a boost when astronomers confirmed the existence of at least seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star just 40 light years away.
Pope appeals for man-made famine in South Sudan
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appealed for humanitarian assistance to South Sudan where famine threatens the lives of millions of people already suffering due to a three-year civil war.
Christians with ‘double lives’ cause scandal
VATICAN CITY — People who pretend to be Christians publicly, but follow their own selfish passions privately, destroy themselves and cause scandal to those around them, Pope Francis.
Vatican official writes of possible Communion for remarried
VATICAN CITY — The provisions of “Amoris Laetitia” allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.
Remembering that we are dust reminds us of our eternal salvation
About this time each year, Catholics around the world go through what some may call a rather morbid practice: having ashes smeared across our foreheads, while hearing the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What is your favorite Bible story and why?
“My favorite Bible story is Moses and the Israelites. This story proves God’s power. It is my favorite because it teaches me that God is with me all the time as long as I have …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Late bishop’s Little Black Book still provides Lenten inspiration
ALLOUEZ, Wis. — Every year, Catholics look for ways to observe the 40 days of Lent. Finding inspiration for prayer — one of the three Lenten faith traditions, along with fasting and almsgiving — is a top priority and one favorite source for many is the Little Black Book.
Why we should keep Johnson Amendment
At the National Prayer Breakfast this month, President Donald Trump promised to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment “and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution.” I must confess that, on the list of things I hope the new administration will accomplish this year, this one is fairly far down. (Columns)
Religious sisters tend to each other and our common home
The old farmers used to say you should leave a field better than you found it. Sometimes that called for heavy lifting. Other times it just meant picking up a rock as you crossed and placing it at the field’s edge. (Columns)
