Criterion E-Newsletter (September 12, 2014)

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September 12, 2014 issue

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Local stories:

Caring for the whole person: Young doctor focuses on patients’ dignity as she leads Catholic health care group
Football team delivers game-changing performance off the field; schools receive ‘four-star school’ recognition
What was in the news on September 11, 1964? As the third session of Vatican II prepares to open, ecumenism is seen at a central theme
How has faith helped your marriage? We want to know

Religious Education Supplement

Column: Good catechesis is substantial, relevant and missionary
Stepping up in faith: Programs aim to make men better husbands, fathers and disciples in a challenging culture
Religious education is relevant to the ‘here and now’ for all Catholics across the archdiocese
Nourishing the young soul: Catechetical leaders work to put substance in religious education programs
Catechetical professional organization broadens its outreach in archdiocese

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: What the Bible, Church teach about the family
- Alégrense en el Señor: Las enseñanzas de la Biblia y de la Iglesia sobre la familia
Editorial
- Helping our brothers and sisters in the Middle East
- Remembering our lost children
From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - Legends about the prophet Elisha
Cornucopia: When we can turn grief into affirmation of life
Twenty Something: The 20-something decorator - creating beauty at home
Reflection: ‘Does God care about sports?’ Yes, and Notre Dame fans say his mother does, too
Letters to the Editor
- Columnist offers inaccurate portrayal of Middle East conflict, reader says
Events Calendar
- Respect Life Mass, Life Chain and other Life Chain events set for Oct. 5
- White Violet Center to host Harvest Dinner on Oct. 4 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
- Gracias Choir from South Korea to perform in Indianapolis on Oct. 14
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Autumn

Catholic News Service:

Pope appoints 14 couples to attend Synod of Bishops on family
Archbishop Sheen’s sainthood cause suspended indefinitely
For some Iraqi Christians, returning to homeland is not an option
Pope Francis says war is senseless slaughter, can always be avoided
After 47 years, Francis to retire from Xavier University of Louisiana
Pope Francis cites 3 lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up
Courts strike down Indiana, Wisconsin marriage laws, uphold another
Pope: Christians’ only bragging rights are being a sinner, being saved
Church cracks down on Catholics ensnared in murderous code of revenge
Louisiana diocese asks Supreme Court to hear case involving confessional seal
Parish fights city to guard dignity of Baltimore’s homeless, poor
In Google Hangout, pope helps launch worldwide social network
Column: Practice the exercise of joy daily with a grateful heart
The Sunday Readings: Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Question Corner: People with disabilities should be able to receive Communion under both species

FaithAlive!

Pope Paul VI’s message on evangelization still relevant today
Proclaim the Gospel by showing the difference Jesus makes in your life

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Young doctor focuses on patients’ dignity as she leads Catholic health care group

Beyond her personal practice, Dr. Casey Reising is working to promote the connection between Catholic faith and health care as the president of the St. Raphael Catholic Medical Guild of Indianapolis. The goal of the group is to provide support and education for Catholic health care professionals who try to uphold Catholic values in medicine. (Page 1)
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Programs aim to make men better husbands, fathers and disciples in a challenging culture

When they each talk about their goals for their lives, Aaron Hyre and Art Johnson also focus on the potential they believe all Catholic men have: The potential to grow stronger in their faith. To use that deepened faith to be leaders of their families, their parishes and their Church. To step out into the community to serve others. In essence, to live life in such a way that defies a culture that often portrays men as weak, hapless and self-centered. (Page 9)
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How has faith helped your marriage? We want to know

As part of our continuing series on marriage, The Criterion is inviting our readers to share their input on any of these three questions: How does your faith deepen your relationship with your spouse? What shared expressions of faith and shared experiences of your faith have helped to make your marriage more Christ-centered? Do you have a story of a time in your marriage when you have especially counted on your faith? (Page 2)
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Web-only features

Browse our Online Archives by Topic

Beginning with our issues dated January 2008 and later, we have begun to organize listings of our news stories by eight popular or common topics. By going to our online archives, you can now look at collections of stories that are related to: Catholic Education, Family Life, Catholic Charities, Liturgy/Spiritual Life, Youth Ministry, Vocations, Pro-Life and Legislation/Indiana Catholic Conference.
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