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Published: August 11, 2015

Aprille Hanson

Aprille Hanson

Here are some of the stories you missed if you didn't read Arkansas Catholic's Aug. 8 issue. Some of the stories and columns in Arkansas Catholic appear only in the print and complete digital editions of Arkansas Catholic. To read what you're missing, subscribe today.

Spirit-filled conference

Father Norbert Rappold, pastor of St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home, speaks to spirit-filled Mass attendees at the Arkansas Charismatic Conference July 26 at the ... (Photo)

Parenting tips: Pope gives families how-to

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis knows the family is made up of real people living in the real world, which is why he often gives down-to-earth advice.

Good Counsel offers first Spanish Mass

Nearly 300 people attended the first Spanish Mass and fiesta at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Little Rock July 26. Pastor Father Josh Stengel said this was the beginning of a new Spanish-speaking outreach in the parish.

Obituaries

Agnes Veronica Seftar, 91, a member of St. Andrew Church in Yellville, died July 21. She is survived by ...

Cardinal: Planned Parenthood videos illustrate ‘throwaway culture’

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley said that Planned Parenthood officials’ videotaped descriptions of how fetal tissue and organs are procured for researchers during abortions illustrates what Pope Francis calls today’s “throwaway culture.”

Exploring the true meaning of Old Testament priests, prophets, kings

“Christ,” the Greek word for “messiah,” means “the anointed one.” In the Old Testament, there were three anointed offices: priests, prophets and kings. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

What do you love about being Catholic?

“I love socializing with friends, and how being Catholic makes them nicer; and also praying with friends in class. ... The giant good and evil story is pretty cool — it’s like a giant video game, but it’s real life.” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

Arleen Spenceley is still single, chaste and happy

Arleen Spenceley can’t remember the last time she went on a date. It must’ve been 2014, she says without a trace of panic. (Columns)

More education needed on hazards of IVF

The breaking news about Planned Parenthood’s trafficking in the body parts of aborted children has attracted many appalled reactions, and rightly so. (Guest column)

Papal visit should make all of us uncomfortable

The papal visit to Philadelphia is causing great anxiety, according to the media. With expected street closures, pregnant women are worried about how they will get to the delivery room and taxi drivers say they are going to stay home. (Editorial)