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John the Baptist prophesied from womb
Besides the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. John the Baptist is the only other saint with a feast day celebrating his birth. Though it is a solemnity, the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is not a holy day of obligation. That being said, the mysteries of his birth and the prominent role he played in the life of Christ hold special significance in the Church. His feast has been observed by the Church as early as the fourth century. From the moment of conception, a relationship was established between Jesus and John. An angel appeared to an elderly Zechariah and told him his wife ... More
Prepare for marriage virtually in Pre-Cana
Are you planning to get married in a Catholic church in Arkansas? If so, find out what you need to do by reading the Getting Married Guide. Because marriage is lifelong, the Church wants to help you build a strong, lasting marriage. For this reason, couples seeking marriage in the Catholic Church are asked to spend several months in marriage preparation. It is so important, that all couples are required to fulfill an educational program to marry in the Diocese of Little Rock. Options include: Pre-Cana Day, the Sponsor Couple program or some other diocesan-approved ... More
Fathers have irreplaceable role in family
"Children who are being raised without fathers are twice as likely to drop out of school, are at seven times greater risk of poverty and are seven times more likely to become pregnant during their teenage years. Without a father present, children are more likely to have behavioral problems, to abuse alcohol and drugs and go to prison," according to the National Fatherhood Initiative. Given the importance of fathers, having positive role models can make all the difference in helping them reflect the love of our father in heaven. Just as Mary is the greatest role model for mothers ... More
Deacons to recommit their service in 2024
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate deacon recommitment Masses in two regions of the state this summer. All permanent deacons and their wives are expected to attend one of the following Masses: Sunday, July 7 at Morris Hall Chapel on the grounds of St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock at 11 a.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 7 at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro at 3:30 p.m. A third Mass was scheduled for June 2 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers, but it was canceled because of tornado damage in the city. During the Mass, deacons renew their commitment to diaconal service. ... More
Miracle of Eucharist focus of Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally referred to by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, is the feast day that highlights the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This year it is celebrated June 2. For the past two years, the feast of Corpus Christi has been marked by major events in celebration of the National Eucharistic Revival. The Diocese of Little Rock's observance of the movement began on this feast day, June 19, 2022, and last year, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor opened the new diocesan Divine Mercy Shrine, June 11, 2023 ... More
EPJ #32 for young adults to be June 13-16
The diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office will sponsor its Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil # 32 (Encounters of Youth Promotion) weekend for young adults ages 18-30 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock June 13-16. The deadline to register is June 3. The cost is $120 per person. To attend, download and return the registration form with fee to the address provided. Registration may also be completed online. 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 ... More
Sacred Heart Welcomes us in Tenderness
The Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is always celebrated during the octave of Corpus Christi or 19 days after Pentecost Sunday. The Sacred Heart of Jesus represents his divine love for humanity, demonstrated most tangibly by the sacrifice of his life for our sins. Though it is a solemnity, it is not a holy day of obligation. Although devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus goes back many centuries, it was not celebrated universally in the Church until 1856 when Pope Pius IX made it a solemnity. "Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life, his agony and his passion, and gave himself up ... More
Teens invited to put faith into action at C2SI
The Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) will be held July 8-12 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This event is open to rising high school freshmen through recent high school graduates who seek to not only learn about the Church's social teachings but to put them into action. During the five-day summer program youth will "Investigate God’s Word in Life" as they learn about poverty, homelessness, the elderly, refugees, human trafficking, immigration issues, the protection of the unborn and care for God’s creation through classroom work and hands-on ... More
