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Published: August 19, 2015

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A year later, Ferguson faith shines

FERGUSON, Mo. -- Appropriately, the final “Faith in Ferguson” prayer service ended with a procession from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to its grotto dedicated to the parish namesake, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope: Remarried Catholics are not excommunicated

VATICAN CITY -- Catholics who have divorced and are civilly remarried “are not, in fact, excommunicated — they are not excommunicated — and they absolutely must not be treated as if they were,” Pope Francis said.

Confession not just avoiding evil, but growing relationship with God

My introduction to the sacrament of reconciliation was not a particularly pleasant one. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

If you could talk to a disciple or prophet, what would you ask?

“I would ask the disciple Peter a question. Why did you not trust Jesus? He told you ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

Something good can come out of depression

Without warning, depression hit me one day. Then came the panic attacks and mental paralysis. Life suddenly had no meaning. (Columns)

Other options over Planned Parenthood

The Church is not just now jumping on the movement to defund Planned Parenthood; it’s been one of the leaders of the movement for at least seven years. (Editorial)