Becoming ‘battle ready’: Over 300 attend Men’s Conference
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — As Doug Barry held up a knife in one hand and a
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A parish of hospitality and more
By Father Herb Weber Catholic News Service Shortly after receiving the assignment to establish a new parish 12 years ago,
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Challenges continue to church’s stand against assisted suicide
By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Catholic News Service Concern for human life and dignity from conception to natural death is a
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The presence of God in all creation
Faith Alive! 2016 No. 11 — Lent and nature IN A NUTSHELL So much is heard every year in Lent
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Making room for ecological conversion this Lent
Faith Alive! 2016 No. 10 — Lent: Ecological conversion IN A NUTSHELL Throughout Christian history, Lent always was viewed as
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Carrying our ashes with us throughout Lent
Faith Alive! 2016 No. 9 — Ashes IN A NUTSHELL We should remember this ritual gesture of receiving ashes throughout
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Lent: A commitment to merciful hearts
Faith Alive! 2016 No. 8 — Lent IN A NUTSHELL As we Catholics are well aware, Lent is a season
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