Understanding Our Church
A Treasury of Arkansas Writers Discussing the Catholic Faith
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Understanding Our Church
Explore this treasury of Arkansas writers discussing the Catholic faith on a wide variety of topics. Find what you're looking for by browsing the whole list or search by keyword or author. All articles have been reviewed for theological accuracy. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
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Pray for dead to help them enter heaven Kelli Nugent When my cousin’s husband died a few years ago, I was present at the time of his death. I had arrived at the hospital with a friend, not knowing that this man was so close to death but was gravely ill. |
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Baptism calls all to Christian leadership Judy Hoelzeman In August, a Pennsylvania Grand Jury released a report addressing sexual abuse in several Pennsylvania dioceses. |
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Day of peace calls us to seek peace in life Betsy Wiederkehr Huss September 21 is the International Day of Peace, which was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. It is a day for “strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples,” according to U.N. |
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Nativity of Mary affirms life at conception Deacon Matthew Glover There’s a scene early on in the poignant film “Dead Poets Society,” where Mr. Keating (played by the inestimable Robin Williams) challenges his students, in an urgent whisper, to make the most out of their short lives here on earth: “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. |
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Ark of new covenant taken into heaven, body and soul Deacon Mike Cumnock In June, Little Rock Scripture Study sponsored its 28th Bible Institute. Brother John Barker, OFM, spent the weekend leading us in an exploration of the Old Testament as a treasury of God’s love for us. He is the God of promise, fidelity, power, wisdom and mercy. |
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Respectful questions, discussion in theology club opens young minds Edward C. Dodge John was talking about dark matter and dark energy in space. He was talking physics, clearly having learned a lot from the priest who taught him the course. |
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Memorable vacations can be times of reflection and gratitude to God Father Erik Pohlmeier What word comes to your mind when you think of summer? High on the list is probably “heat” and whether that is good or bad depends on where you come down on the thermostat wars. If you are like Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, then the warmer the better. |
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Call no one 'father': Jesus warning about self-glorification, not a priest's title Father Jerome Kodell, OSB Catholics get nervous when they hear Jesus’ words about the use of the titles "rabbi," "father" and "master," especially this verse: “Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven.” (Matthew 23:9) Some other Christians accuse Catholics of disobeying this mandate when they ca |
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Pilgrimages open our hearts, minds to find God in all things Chris Thomas The wind came sweeping down the plains and, yes, the waving wheat sure smelled sweet as I sat in a park on the edge of an Okarche, Oklahoma, field. |
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Catholic hospitals rooted in care for poor, acting as Jesus did Father Jason Tyler If someone asked you to name two types of Catholic institutions other than local parishes, you would likely think quickly of Catholic schools and Catholic hospitals. Especially in the United States, we are blessed with many Catholic schools and hospitals. |
