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Published: February 8, 2017

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Action a ‘dark moment in U.S. history’

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- President Donald Trump’s executive memorandum intended to restrict the entry of terrorists coming to the United States brought an outcry from Catholic leaders across the U.S.

Catholics oppose Trump actions on wall, sanctuaries

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic organizations expressed distress and unease with President Donald Trump’s actions related to immigration while pledging to continue serving and supporting migrant people.

Proclamation

Mayor Daniel Rogers proclaims Jan. 29-Feb. 4 as Catholic Schools Week in Paris. He signed his proclamation with all of the students at St. Joseph School Jan. 30. (Photo)

Speaker opens teens’ eyes to gifts of children with disabilities

Chad Judice had one great fear in life — having a child born with a mental or physical disability. But then there was Eli.

Jesus helps the faithful carry life’s burdens so we can find rest in him

This seems paradoxical; how can taking Christ’s yoke bring us rest? In order to understand this verse more fully, we have to understand how Israel understood its communion with God through the Torah and the Sabbath and how Jesus places himself into that paradigm. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

What do you enjoy most about serving on God’s altar?

“One thing that I absolutely love about serving is that I get to help Jesus during the Mass by holding that paten for Father and if Jesus is dropped I catch him when he falls. I feel that it is a great honor of ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

Angels among us: How helping leads to healing

Spend a day in a surgery waiting room and you’ll witness a hundred quiet acts of mercy. (Columns)

Food stamp bill needs more thought

The Arkansas Legislature is back in session and many bills on the surface seem like something we all should support. But in many cases it takes a discerning eye and education for our representatives and senators to understand fully what these bills will and won’t do. (Editorial)