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Father, Son, Holy Spirit are united in love
Published: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith. "It is the mystery of God in himself." (no. 234) God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is three persons in one God. The three key points of the Church's teaching are: The Trinity is one — "We do not confess three Gods, but one God in three persons ... The divine persons do not share the one divinity among themselves but each of them is God whole and entire ..." (no. 253) The three persons of the Trinity are distinct from one another ... More
Church celebrates birthday on Pentecost
Published: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Pentecost concludes the Easter Season, which leads into Ordinary Time. It is considered the birthday of the Church, for it was on this day, that the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and filled them with the gifts they needed to lead the Church. This event took place 10 days after Jesus ascended into heaven and promised the coming of the Advocate. This year, Pentecost Sunday is celebrated May 20. "When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled ... More
Honoring mothers is a Catholic tradition
Published: Friday, May 11, 2018
Mother's Day has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States on the second Sunday of May since 1914. But Catholics have been celebrating a sort of mother's day since the first few centuries of the Church. The fourth Sunday of Lent, or Laetare Sunday, traditionally was a time to return to your mother church (home parish) and leave an offering. Also known as Mothering Sunday, it naturally evolved into honoring your mother as well. And devotion to Mary, the mother of God and our spiritual mother, in the month of May gives this holiday depth for Catholics ... More
Youth to deepen bond with God at Search
Published: Monday, May 7, 2018
Applications are now being accepted for Search #144. This event will be held at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock June 22-24. Search is a faith formation program for rising high school juniors and seniors as well as recent graduates designed to help them get to know themselves better, deepen their relationship with Christ and find support in living out their faith in the world. The retreat team is made up of teens and adults who have already attended Search. Though it is a Catholic program, Search is open to teens of all faiths. The fee to attend Search is $135. Scholarships are available. ... More
Eight to be ordained priests in May, June
Published: Friday, May 4, 2018
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain eight men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Little Rock in May and June. The first ordination will be celebrated Saturday, May 26 for the following seminarians: Deacons Tuyen Do; Patrick Friend; Jeff Hebert; and Keith Higginbotham. The 10 a.m. ordination Mass will be held at Christ the King Church in Little Rock with a reception to follow in the Family Life Center. The night before, on Friday, May 25, a holy hour to pray for these men and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the ... More
EPJ #27 weekend for men to be June 7-10
Published: Thursday, May 3, 2018
The diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office will sponsor its Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil # 27 (Encounters of Youth Promotion) weekend for single, young men ages 18-27 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock on June 7-10. The deadline to register is May 9. The cost is $110 per person. To attend, download and return the registration form with fee to the address provided. Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (EPJ) is a Catholic movement for youth to evangelize their peers to accept the Gospel, live their vocation and take on leadership roles in Christian groups in their communities. ... More
Mental illness support group here to help
Published: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
According to the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD), one out of every four families struggles with some level of mental illness. That means, "when your parish gathers, nearly everyone there will know someone who has a mental illness of varying severity and length."The month of May is Mental Health Month. The NCPD offers resources to help individuals and parishes grow their awareness of mental illness. Its newest is: "A Pastoral Response to Mental Illness: Resources for the Catholic Community," by the NCPD Council on Mental Illness. This document answers ... More
Attributes of God focus of Bible Institute
Published: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
"Treasuring the Old Testament Witness to God" is the theme of the 2018 Bible Institute June 15-17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Brother John Barker, OFM, will be the featured speaker. This Scripture professor at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago gives biblically-related lectures, presentations and retreats throughout the United States. Brother John will speak throughout the weekend about God as a God of promises, fidelity, power, wisdom and mercy. In addition to his presentations, the Bible institute also includes prayer, small group discussion and Mass. ... More
