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Animals at the manger
St. Joseph preschool students Adeline Stobaugh and Zuri Mwenda portray goats in the annual holiday program “The Friendly Beasts: A Christmas Poem” Dec. 2 in Conway. (Photo)
Obituaries
Marie Catherine Wiedower Kordsmeier, 90, a member of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton, died Nov. 4. She is survived by …
Can I pray to EWTN founder Mother Angelica?
Q. I have always had great admiration for Mother Angelica. Would it be wrong of me to talk to her and ask her for prayers if she has not yet been declared “blessed” by the Church? (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)
Mother Mary will be my model for a COVID Christmas
It’s been an unusual year. And it promises to be a very unusual Christmas, as well. (Columns)
A lesson from Charlie Brown, Peanuts gang
“That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” For those who grew up with Charlie Brown TV specials, these words from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” resonate. The character, Linus, recites the Nativity story from Luke's Gospel (2:14) and its angelic message: “… on earth, peace. Goodwill toward men.” (Guest commentary)
Do your part and get the COVID-19 vaccine
The Church teaches us that there are three theological virtues: faith, hope and charity. (Editorial)