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Category: Opinion

Peace will be hard to achieve

Posted on Jun 17, 2021Jun 15, 2021 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: I find Allan G. Ross’ letter to the editor (5-27-21) rather illustrative of why peace between the …Read More

Work together to end gun violence

Posted on Jun 10, 2021Jun 9, 2021 in Editorials
Work together to end gun violence

A California mother’s face conveys the profound grief she is experiencing after the loss of her 6-year-old son, a shooting …Read More

Exploring Exodus’ truths with young minds

Posted on Jun 10, 2021Jun 9, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Exploring Exodus' truths with young minds

By Matthew Coomber One of the joys of teaching biblical studies at St. Ambrose University in Davenport is exploring the …Read More

We are all called to foster life

Posted on Jun 3, 2021Jun 4, 2021 in Editorials, Opinion
We are all called to foster life

Foster parents will tell you that fostering children is challenging, exhausting, and yet a joy and a gift. At any …Read More

Church needs to address gun violence

Posted on Jun 3, 2021Jun 2, 2021 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: Why hasn’t the Catholic Church expressed more outrage over the constant barrage of gun violence? In this …Read More

Evangelization: an effective starting point for common meaning

Posted on Jun 3, 2021Jun 2, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Evangelization: an effective starting point for common meaning

By Patrick Schmadeke After a few children’s nighttime books, I often read theology to our 4-year-old son when he goes …Read More

Praise for Father Vrba’s leadership skills

Posted on Jun 3, 2021Jun 2, 2021 in Letters, Opinion

Leadership is a big deal. Chairpersons, directors, presidents and managers are not necessarily strong leaders. In the church, pastors are …Read More

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