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March 7, 2014 issue
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Local stories:
- St. Anne parishioners savor conversation with Holy Father during papal audience
- Vatican court denies appeal of merger of Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville
- Father Larry Crawford was known for dedication to social justice
- Father Thomas Murphy worked as a lawyer and legislator before priesthood
- Bill to tighten child care regulations advances in Senate
- Son of God offers different perspectives and an opportunity
- What was in the news on March 6, 1964? Opposition to apartheid, and a clarification on liturgical changes by a Vatican commission
- First year as universal shepherd marked by humility, compassion and love, readers say
- Cathedral wins state title for school’s wrestling ‘family’
- Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
- Official Appointments
Regular local features:
- Editorial: Self-denial and almsgiving for Lent
- From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - The Story of Joseph and his brothers
- It's All Good: Work and shape your spiritual muscles this Lent
- Letters to the Editor
- Pray, step out of your comfort zone to be light of the world to all people
- Community, people of faith are at the heart of story about young man returning to the Church, reader says
- Events Calendar
- March bookstore sale at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis
- Lecture on ‘Phenomenology and Catholic Theology’ at Saint Meinrad on March 11
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: For a friend with cancer
Catholic News Service:
- Cardinal outlines possible paths to Communion for divorced, remarried
- Pope Francis’ constant refrain: As people of faith, let us ‘go forth,’ evangelize and help poor of the world
- Lessons in style: Pope’s gestures, choices are teaching moments
- Top 10 things most people don’t know about Pope Francis
- Pope Francis’ top 10 most quotable quotes during the past year
- Little Sisters of Poor brief asks court to extend injunction on mandate
- Retired Pope Benedict says it’s absurd to question validity of his resignation
- Column: Opposing the pervasive throwaway culture
- Column: Reflecting on mistakes, regrets, grief and time travel
- Column: A Jesuit brother’s tale of physical and spiritual brawn
- The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent
- Question Corner: Canon law requires Catholics to confess grave sins at least once a year
FaithAlive!
- Having a ‘desert experience’ can lead people closer to God
- Being separated from distractions can lead to an encounter with God
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The joy radiates as Mary Kubala and Vicki Stark recall the moment when Pope Francis stopped to talk with them and bless them during their visit to the Vatican. The two members of St. Anne Parish in New Castle still picture the pope’s smile. They still savor the moment when he let Kubala reach up and touch him. They still remember the words he shared with them. (Page 1)
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Son of God offers different perspectives and an opportunity
Let me cut to the chase. Do I suggest seeing the film, Son of God? Yes. The movie is a compilation of scenes portraying the life of Jesus pulled from last year’s televised miniseries “The Bible” on the History Channel, which was produced by the husband-wife team of Mark Burnett and actress Roma Downey. The film is a CliffsNotes version of Christ’s ministry, Passion and Resurrection, with the Apostle John serving as the occasional narrator. (Page 7)
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Web-only features
Video: Watch the Ash Wednesday homily of Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin
On March 5, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin marked the beginning of Lent by celebrating Ash Wednesday Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Use the link below to watch him deliver his homily.
See the homily | Lenten Resources
National and world news you may have missed...
Here's a sampling of some news stories that ran on our website this past week or so that you may have missed.
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- Pope, in interview, suggests church could tolerate some civil unions
- Synod reports point to poor understanding of family teachings
- Catholic clergy in Crimea defend Ukraine's right to self-determination
- Archbishop asks for Ash Wednesday prayers for Ukraine
- Pope is challenging church to revitalize roots in Christ, cardinals say
- Court lets block of immigrant housing laws stand; takes inmate's case
- Top 10 things most people don't know about Pope Francis
- Cardinal outlines possible paths to Communion for divorced, remarried
- Boomers can have a good Lent even when not needing to fast
- Pope Francis' top 10 most quotable quotes of the year
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