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Category: Opinion

The power of prayer

Posted on Apr 26, 2018Apr 25, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: There’s a saying: “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of” (Alfred Tennyson).  With the …Read More

Our earthly home

Posted on Apr 19, 2018Apr 18, 2018 in Editorials, Opinion

“… Dew and rain bless the Lord. Frost and chill, bless the Lord. Ice and snow bless the Lord. Nights …Read More

Why Dorothy Day matters

Posted on Apr 19, 2018Apr 18, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Why Dorothy Day matters

By Anne Klejment Dorothy Day is one of the most significant figures in the history of American Catholicism. Although she …Read More

Climate change: it’s a moral issue, not political

Posted on Apr 19, 2018Apr 18, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Climate change: it’s a moral issue, not political

By Father Bud Grant Here’s a simple question: does the current official U.S. government policy of wiping out references to …Read More

Point-counter

Posted on Apr 19, 2018Apr 18, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: I do not accept the accusation that I prefer gun massacre to more gun control. Gun massacres …Read More

Remembering Teresa Mottet

Posted on Apr 19, 2018Apr 18, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: Teresa Mottet, long of Richland and lately of Fairfield, died April 7, having just celebrated her 89th …Read More

U of I’s claims are misleading

Posted on Apr 19, 2018Apr 18, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: The University of Iowa is misleading Iowans with claims that the “Heartbeat bill” (a proposed law outlawing …Read More

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