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Category: Opinion

Exploring the complexities of some well-known saints who inspire us

Posted on Oct 20, 2022Oct 18, 2022 in Guest Opinion
Exploring the complexities of some well-known saints who inspire us

By Mara Adams SAU Theological Perspective October is a beautiful month in the Midwest: the trees are sporting their fall …Read More

Tell Congress to pass DACA legislation

Posted on Oct 13, 2022Oct 12, 2022 in Editorials
Tell Congress to pass DACA legislation

Some 700,000 young adult immigrants who work, go to college or serve in the military in our nation — including …Read More

Revivifying the common good

Posted on Oct 13, 2022Oct 12, 2022 in Guest Opinion
Revivifying the common good

By Greg Cusack (Both The Catholic Messenger and The National Catholic Reporter have recently featured stories regarding the major recommendations …Read More

Seek better coverage for chronic illness needs

Posted on Oct 13, 2022Oct 12, 2022 in Letters

To the Editor: Lymphedema is a disfiguring illness that requires time and medical coverage to manage. It is not only …Read More

Pray and work for abolition of the death penalty

Posted on Oct 6, 2022Oct 5, 2022 in Editorials
Pray and work for abolition of the death penalty

By Barb Arland-Fye St. John Paul II, as pope, made a powerful call for abolition of the death penalty nearly …Read More

Rights, responsibilities and Iowa Amendment 1

Posted on Oct 6, 2022Oct 5, 2022 in Letters

To the Editor: The proposed Iowa Amendment 1, the “Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment,” presents Iowa’s Catholic voters …Read More

Discerning the presence of the Holy Spirit

Posted on Oct 6, 2022Oct 5, 2022 in Guest Opinion
Discerning the presence of the Holy Spirit

By Patrick Schmadeke  Come Holy Spirit, Fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your …Read More

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