ISSUES & ADVOCACY
Listen to the Old Testament with two ears
This is the first installment of a six-part series on "The Living Voice of the Old Testament." These articles first appeared in the Arkansas Catholic, diocesan newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock, Ark.The first column looks at the rich faith lessons for Christians in the Old Testament.
Genesis answers our questions of faith
Part two of the "Living Voice of the Old Testament" series, reprinted with permission from the Arkansas Catholic, looks at why the Book of Genesis should not be viewed as a scientific account of creation, but as a religious teaching that helps us understand God.
New saints model Christian love
Pope Benedict XVI canonized five new saints Oct. 11, calling them "models of Christian love." The most well-known of the new saints are St. Damien de Veuster, a missionary priest who worked with a colony of lepers in Hawaii, and St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the …
Bishops hope to conclude work on Roman Missal at Baltimore meeting
Nearly six years after beginning the task, the U.S. bishops hope to conclude their work on the English translation and U.S. adaptations of the Roman Missal first introduced in Latin in 2002 at their fall general meeting Nov. 16-19 in Baltimore.
Bible reveals troubled history of Israel
The third installment of the Little Rock Scripture Study's series, "The Living Voice of the Old Testament," looks at the story of the Israelites and their relationship with God, leading to the promise of a messiah.
Cooking with the patron saints
With the holidays approaching, it might be time to call on the saints for some assistance in the kitchen. But be forewarned - even the patron saints can't always save us from our own shortcomings.
Congressman brings N.J. religious leaders together for 'D.C. Day'
More than 60 religious leaders of all faith traditions from throughout New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District convened in Washington, D.C. Oct. 22 at the invitation of U.S. Congressman Rush Holt (NJ-12) to attend a “D.C. Day” on Capitol Hill. There they met with members of Congress, executive branch staff, including …
Ask yourself this holiday season: What's the big rush?
It was two weeks before Thanksgiving and the awesome autumn day called for a walk down to the botanical garden. To my dismay, they had already put up their Christmas tree. As beautiful as it was, I couldn't but help ask myself, "What's the big rush?"
Leading a non-profit in a troubled economy
When Marie Gladney was appointed executive director of the Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton, she brought with her a wealth of experience and the tools necessary to effectively manage a non-profit organization amidst an economic crisis.
Vatican delegation to join UN climate change conference
The Vatican's delegation to the U.N. climate summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, was being headed by an experienced diplomat and included experts on the environment.
The Life-Changing Vowel
Just how important are our names to our Christian identity? You’d be surprised how vital they can be, right down to the very last letter.
Books for Christmas
A selection of new books looks toward the coming of Christmas and the year ahead.
Celebrate the Spiritual Treasures of December
For Catholics, December is an extraordinary blend of anticipation and celebration, but there are many more festive occassions to mark the days both before and after Christmas.
The call of wisdom is surprisingly joyful
The fourth installment of the Little Rock Scripture Study series looks at the Old Testament's understanding of wisdom, including its personification as a woman and how it differs from the idea of knowledge.
Psalms: Divinely inspired prayer, praise
Although we often think of Sunday Mass as having a first and second reading followed by the proclamation of the Gospel, there is another key piece of Scripture we hear every Sunday. The fifth installment of the Living Voice of the Old Testament series examines those reading that we often …
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