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Category: Features

The true power of our common humanity

Posted on Dec 19, 2024Dec 17, 2024 in Features
The true power of our common humanity

By Jenna Ebener A reflection In the past month, I have had two thyroid procedures. The first procedure resulted in …Read More

Question Box: Question on cremation vs burial of the body

Posted on Dec 12, 2024Dec 10, 2024 in Features
Question Box: Question on cremation vs burial of the body

Q: I know that the Catholic Church now allows cremation but is burial of the body still preferred or does …Read More

Waiting for the Light of Christ

Posted on Dec 12, 2024Dec 10, 2024 in Features
Waiting for the Light of Christ

By Kathy Berken On Deck A friend who grew up in Clinton and now lives in Alabama joked in late …Read More

Question Box: Priest vestments explained

Posted on Nov 28, 2024Nov 26, 2024 in Features
Question Box: Priest vestments explained

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: Can you please explain the priest’s vestments for Mass and their significance? A: …Read More

We can all swim together in this world

Posted on Nov 28, 2024Nov 26, 2024 in Features
We can all swim together in this world

By Jenna Ebener A reflection One beautiful fall Sunday morning, I felt rested enough to take advantage of the one …Read More

Question Box: Ordination of bishops at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Posted on Nov 21, 2024Nov 19, 2024 in Features
Question Box: Ordination of bishops at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Q: How many bishops have been ordained at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport? A: Surprisingly, few! On Sept. 27, Bishop …Read More

Question Box: The problem of evil: part 2

Posted on Nov 14, 2024Nov 18, 2024 in Features
Question Box: The problem of evil: part 2

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Several weeks ago in this column, I attempted to tackle a question about why …Read More

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