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Palm Sunday is celebrated the Sunday before Easter and marks the beginning of Holy Week. The procession for this Mass reenacts Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. In doing so we wave newly blessed palm branches and sing or cry out in some variation of "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!" (See Luke 19: 28-40 and Mark 11:1-10.) Some may wonder, why palms? In Jewish tradition, palms were to celebrate triumph or victory. For Christians, the palm branch became a symbol of martyrdom. Even the words ... More
The 2024 Women's Religious Discernment Retreat is a free event for single women 17 to 35 who want to learn about and discern a vocation to the religious life. It will be held April 26-27 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. 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 Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of reconciliation, individual time for prayer, reflection and opportunities to speak with the sisters. ... More
Deepen your friendship with the Lord in sacred stillness and quiet through the 2024 Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat April 11-14 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. The retreat fee is $325. This includes accommodations for three nights, all meals and daily, individual spiritual direction. Space is limited. Register as soon as possible to secure participation. Those who register after registration is filled will be put on a waiting list. To register, download and return the registration form with non-refundable deposit of $75 or the total fee to the address provided on the form. ... More
Arkansas Catholic is running a contest to choose a photo for the cover of the 2025 Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Directory. Any Arkansas photographer 18 or older, professional or amateur, can enter their photo of a Catholic church or institution in the diocese. March 18 is the deadline to enter the contest. It is free to enter. Complete rules are listed in this contest entry packet (which includes the rules, official entry form and a sample model release form). Jay W. Kutchka, of Fort Smith, won last year's photo contest with his photo depicting the Eucharist in a stained-glass window in ... More
The 72nd annual Catholic Youth Convention will be held April 5-7 at Robinson Center and the DoubleTree Hotel in Little Rock. This year's keynote presentation will be provided by Brad Farmer and Gene Monterastelli of Apex Ministries of Brooklyn, New York. They use a style defined as "Christian Vaudeville." This includes juggling, sketch comedy and personal testimony. This year's theme is "Victory." The conference is open to high school youth in grades 9-12. The cost is $140 plus hotel fee per person and parking. Scholarships are available upon request. ... More
Are you or someone you know suffering from a past abortion? If so, you are not alone. Project Rachel facilitates Virtual Healing Resource (VHR) gatherings on the first Monday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for anyone experiencing the trauma of abortion. Participants can join from the comfort and privacy of their own space, anonymously, without video if desired, to listen to or discuss a topic related to healing after abortion. Topics vary each month. Sessions are held online via Zoom. To receive the confidential link to an upcoming gathering ... More
The next Come and See Priesthood Discernment Retreat will be held Saturday, March 9 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Rooted in prayer and to include hiking, talks, discussion and Mass, this retreat aims to provide a living encounter with Christ to explore diocesan priesthood. It is open to single men ages 16 and older. The retreat will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Fletcher Hall. There is no cost to attend. Meals and snacks will be provided. Overnight accommodations and transportation can be arranged if needed. Activities will be offered in English and Spanish. ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor met 676 catechumens and candidates from 50 parishes during four Rite of Election services across the Diocese of Little Rock Feb. 15-19. Each year, bishops in dioceses worldwide personally welcome those going through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process at the Rite of Election, a special service usually held at the beginning of Lent. RCIA is offered at the parish level and generally begins in the fall and concludes with full initiation into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. This year, the rite was held at Blessed Sacrament Church ... More