Archives - August 2015

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August 7, 2015

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• Finding God, embracing joy: Youth minister and religion teacher uses his life story to teach young people about faith, friendship
• Indiana cities join in national rally calling for investigation, defunding of Planned Parenthood
• Seminarian, priests honored at joint black Catholic conference
  • Black Catholic religious organizations release statement on death penalty
• Four Benedictine sisters celebrate 50-year jubilees
• What was in the news on August 6, 1965? Pope urges Catholics to trust in the Church, and laity’s role in the civil rights fight
• Official Appointments
• Rejoice in the Lord: Health care is a basic human right, not a privilege
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La atención médica es un derecho humano fundamental, no un privilegio
• Editorial: Wise leaders needed now more than ever
• From the Editor Emeritus: Early Church - Why Pope Gregory I was called ‘the Great’
• It's All Good: Even in circus mode, a family shows its true colors
• Faith, Hope and Charity: To fulfill Jesus’ hope for humankind, make love the basis of what you say and do
• Be our Guest: Pax Christi Indianapolis is eager to make living and just wage a priority in Indiana
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Artists sought for SS. Francis and Clare festival in Greenwood on Sept. 25-26
  • Fatima Retreat House hosts annual Day of Prayer with theme ‘Prayer through Mary’s Eyes’ on Aug. 24
  • All Saints Parish to hold two vocation events for girls and women on Aug. 22 in Dearborn County
  • Franciscan priest offers day of reflection in Sellersburg on Aug. 15
  • Bishop Luers High School gathering for Indianapolis alumni set for Aug. 13
• Obituaries
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• My Journey to God: In God’s Eyes
• The Sunday Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 14, 2015

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• A bounty of transformation: Parish gardens take root and offer lessons of family, food and faith
• Evening prayer liturgy on Sept. 13 to celebrate Year of Consecrated Life
• Book shares stories of teacher who loves what she does
• Benedictine sisters to honor women as ‘Angels of Grace’
• What was in the news on August 13, 1965? The Civil Rights Voting Act, remembering Hiroshima, mixed marriage changes and new rules on cremation
• Rejoice in the Lord: Health care should be affordable, accessible to all
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La atención médica debe ser económica y accesible para todos
• Editorial: Preparing for the synod
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - A time of missionary activity
• Cornucopia: Sometimes, we really can’t go home again to the places we knew
• Twenty Something: Waiting for a husband, keeping the faith
• Be our Guest: Church helps lead us to salvation as it supports our hopes and dreams
• Letters to the Editor
  • Pray rosary novena for family and marriage, reader says
  • Newspaper does good job of recognizing richness of local and universal Church
• Events Calendar
  • Church art, architecture is topic of Dolle Lecture at Saint Meinrad on Sept. 15
  • Sisters of Providence offer workshop on Gospel of Luke and Acts on Sept. 12
  • St. Louis De Montfort Parish offers ‘Songs of Praise’ concert on Aug. 23
  • ‘Behold Your Mother’ retreat to be held at Bloomington retreat center on Sept. 18-20
• Obituaries
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• My Journey to God: Majesty
• The Sunday Readings: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 21, 2015

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• A call to serve: Seminarians pay tribute to Cardinal Ritter, visit Mount St. Francis during annual pilgrimage
• The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to offer ‘National Geographic Sacred Journeys’ exhibit, including Shroud of Turin replica and lecture
• What was in the news on August 20, 1965? A call to avoid future riots, Catholic high schools considered a bargain, and St. Meinrad denies moving
• St. Barnabas Parish to mark 50 years of generosity and faith

• Evangelization Supplement

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  • ‘Sent out to proclaim the message’: How to build disciples in central and southern Indiana
  • Column: Mark 3:13-15 - The key to evangelization is encountering Jesus
  • ‘I don’t know and I don’t care’: FOCUS founder defines evangelization, catechesis, encountering Christ and building disciples
  • Teachers and campus minister find helpful ‘tools’ and tips
  • Conference’s youth ministry track provides ‘meaty formation and catechesis’
  • RCIA catechists gain resources, knowledge, network of support at ‘invaluable’ conference
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• Rejoice in the Lord: Our response to poverty in Indiana
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Nuestra respuesta ante la pobreza en Indiana
• Editorial: Rosary rallies help football teams build on their faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The Franks save the Christian West
• Catholic Education Outreach: Make healthy choices, pray for grace to shed pounds of worry, sin
• That All May Be One: Aug. 30 Festival of Faiths focuses on ‘oneness’ which binds believers
• Letters to the Editor
  • Be responsible, have a lifestyle that promotes good health, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish seeks volunteers for Angels from the Heart event
  • Aug. 29 Intercultural Ministry gathering features Korean cuisine as part of Ethnic Dinner Series
• Obituaries
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  • Providence Sister Margaret Louise Bernard taught for 50 years in Catholic schools in six states
• My Journey to God: The Threefold Mission
• Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 28, 2015

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• Trusting God’s guidance: Holy Spirit, faith lead family of five during 17-month ocean adventure
  • Family’s goals capture spirit of dream trip
• Iraqi archbishop reflects on persecution of Christians during visit
• Memories and fun will flow at 50-year ‘All-City, All-Catholic’ high school reunion on Sept. 11
• Couples lauded for their ‘rich tapestry of love’ at Golden Wedding liturgy
  • Golden wedding jubilarians come from throughout central and southern Indiana
• What was in the news on August 27, 1965? Opposition to a federal program for birth control is voiced, and the Lafayette Diocese gets a new bishop
• Rejoice in the Lord: ‘Laudato si’: a hymn of praise for all God’s creation
  • Alégrense en el Señor: ‘Laudato si’: un himno de alabanza para toda la creación divina
• Editorial: Divorced and remarried are still part of the Church
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Charlemagne overshadowed the pope
• Cornucopia: Nostalgic living can sometimes be good for the soul
• Emmaus Walk: A hope, a life and a prayer that my struggles glorify God
• Faith and Family: Life is about being ready for big changes
• Letters to the Editor
  • Poet’s powerful words should inspire us to ‘meet Jesus’ in others each day
  • Reader: Christians are called to care for the poor, the hurting and the sick
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence offer series on St. Mother Theodore Guérin starting on Sept. 16
  • St. Vincent de Paul ‘Friends of the Poor’ Walk/Run to take place on Sept. 26
• Obituaries
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  • Providence Sister Margaret Kern taught, provided financial and spiritual leadership
• My Journey to God: When the World Has Gone too Crazy
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time