Leaven columnists
THE GOSPEL TRUTH
This Sunday’s Gospel is about Jesus calling us to lessen our grip on material wealth, says
Fr. Mike Stubbs.
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QUE PASA IN HISPANIC MINISTRY: The Catholic Church has always been at the forefront of promoting justice and
speaking up for those who have no voice, and it is not different with current
immigration reform, says Father Pat Murphy.
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Vocation Corner
Father Brian Schieber shares the six habits of dioceses that have been highly effective in attracting young men to the priesthood. FULL STORY
FAMILY MATTERS
Jacki Corrigan, archdiocesan consultant for the office of family life, shares
how children can open up God
’s presence to us in small and profound ways. FULL STORY
DO UNTO OTHERS: Undocumented or “illegal” workers are essentially second-class citizens in the United States. Immigration
reform is an important topic with the upcoming presidential elections, and now
is the time to act, says Bill Scholl.
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From the Super
Archdiocesan superintendent Kathy O’Hara shares her reflections on a talk given at the National Catholic Education
Conference
– and how it relates to schools in the archdiocese. FULL STORY
AS THE CHURCH PRAYS
The upcoming Corpus Christi procession is an event not to be missed, says
Michael Podrebarac, archdiocesan consultant for the liturgy office. The
tradition of the Corpus Christi procession is a tradition dating back
centuries.
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Building the Culture of Life
The archdiocese is in the planning stages for creating additional crisis
pregnancy centers. Studies show pregnancy clinics play an important role in
reducing the number of abortions.
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INSIDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Jan Lewis, shares inspiration she found from a woman who sought help from
Catholic Charities and was able to persevere to meet her goals.
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SIMPLY STEWARDSHIP
Everything we have is a gift, says Lesle Knop, archdiocesan director for
stewardship and development. She shares the importance of recognizing even
suffering and worries as a gift, and chance to grow closer to God.
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