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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
| 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 2024
The early Christians were hated by much of society and attracted mainly the fringe element: the ne'ere-do-wells, the poor, the slaves, the uneducated. People who had nothing to lose. |
| 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 2024
People may admire strength, but they can relate to weakness. |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2024
Jesus, the new Adam, is the powerful antidote to save us from the power of the bite of sin. |
Diocesan Respect Life Mass is Oct. 6
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a bilingual, Respect Life Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Edward Church in Little Rock on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6. All are invited to attend this Mass and other events on this day of prayer to kick-off Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Little Rock. The day begins with eucharistic adoration and a rosary for life at 11:20 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A eucharistic procession for life follows at noon from the Cathedral to the Shrine of Divine Mercy at St. Edward Church, about half a mile away. After the 1 p.m. Mass More
St. Francis inspires care for all creation
St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), patron saint of animals and ecology, is known for his love for God's creation. In his "Canticle of the Creatures," he reveals how all creation is connected in one family under God's loving care. His feast day is celebrated Oct. 4. In his 2015 papal encyclical, “Laudato Si’” (“Praise Be to You”), Pope Francis showed he has a lot in common with his namesake, by challenging all to care for God's creation. Last year, on St. Francis of Assisi's feast day, the Holy Father released “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”), an apostolic exhortation to follow up More
Women invited to discern religious life
The 2024 Women's Religious Discernment Retreat in Rogers is a free event for single women 15 to 35 who want to learn about and discern a vocation to the religious life. It will be held Oct. 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers. Religious sisters from various religious communities serving in the Diocese of Little Rock will share their vocation stories and spiritual journeys. This event will also include a variety of presentations, discussion, Q&A, as well as personal, one-on-one visits with the sisters. The meal and gatherings allow attendees to interact with More
July 21 - June 8, 2025
Year of Going Out On Mission
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31
2024 Respect Life Month in Arkansas
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31
Month of the Rosary
| 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 2024
The early Christians were hated by much of society and attracted mainly the fringe element: the ne'ere-do-wells, the poor, the slaves, the uneducated. People who had nothing to lose. |
| 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 2024
People may admire strength, but they can relate to weakness. |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2024
Jesus, the new Adam, is the powerful antidote to save us from the power of the bite of sin. |
