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Category: Opinion

Honoring deceased loved ones

Posted on Nov 14, 2024Nov 12, 2024 in Editorials
Honoring deceased loved ones

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial A priest shared this warmhearted memory of a woman whose obituary he emailed to The Catholic …Read More

A theological reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on Nov 14, 2024Nov 12, 2024 in Guest Opinion
A theological reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

By Fr. Bud Grant SAU Theological Perspective The Sacred Heart of Jesus was one of my father’s favorite devotions. His …Read More

Letters to the Editor – Nov. 14, 2024

Posted on Nov 14, 2024Nov 12, 2024 in Letters

Capital punishment is immoral To the Editor: The killing of innocent people is unforgivable even when a state does it. …Read More

Post-election response of faithful citizens

Posted on Nov 7, 2024Nov 5, 2024 in Editorials
Post-election response of faithful citizens

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor A scribe asks Jesus, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replies, “… You …Read More

Rewriting the story of the rich man

Posted on Nov 7, 2024Apr 24, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Rewriting the story of the rich man

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today Awareness came over me like a flash, it was as if I …Read More

Letters to the Editor – Nov. 7, 2024

Posted on Nov 7, 2024Nov 5, 2024 in Letters

Conservation Stewardship Program To the Editor: Iowa farmers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental …Read More

A compassionate approach to the end of life

Posted on Oct 31, 2024Oct 29, 2024 in Editorials
A compassionate approach to  the end of life

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Some 20 years ago, Deacon Alan Rastrelli, MD, switched focus in his medical career from anesthesiologist …Read More

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