The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
It is the time of year when the hot days of summer begin to wind down and the hustle and bustle for parents begin as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
Teachers and principals have had a break, but they question, “What happened to those... More 
Dear Dave,
I’ve had enough of living paycheck-to-paycheck. I’m going to start following your plan, but I have a question. Should I catch up on my past due bills before beginning Baby Step 1?
Simon
Dear Simon,
Go for it! You’re... More
When I think about the phrase “God has a plan for you,” I recall a homily where we heard about a visiting priest’s call to the priesthood.
He had his entire life mapped out, was attending medical school, and had wanted to be a doctor... More
Dear Dave,
We’ve followed your advice and put our kids on commissions instead of allowances. The problem is our 8-year-old. He never buys anything, and he seems to be very frugal by nature. Do you have any advice for teaching him it is okay to... More
Dear Dave,
I’ve never hidden debt from my husband, but I do hide money from him on occasion. I don’t hide it for my personal use, but I have been setting money aside for emergencies without his knowledge. He’s not terrible with money,... More
Dear Dave,
Should I still contribute up to the match to my 401(k) at work, like you recommend, if I’m in the process of trying to get out of debt?
Russ
Dear Russ,
Some people disagree with this stance, but my answer is no. I understand how... More
Dear Dave,
Should my husband and I combine our finances?
Jenny
Dear Jenny,
If you want a quality marriage, the answer is yes. If you want a high probability of building wealth, the answer is yes.
I read an article the other day about how you... More
Now that the season of Lent has ended, so have our Lenten promises, and with our Lenten promises, the daily reminder to try and grow closer in your relationship with Christ.
Much like New Year’s resolutions, Lenten promises are often forgotten... More
As I watched the Notre Dame Cathedral fire with sadness, I was reminded of another longstanding institution that suffered a great loss, St. Edward Parish.
My relationship with St. Edward School began more than 34 years ago while praying before Mass... More
In C. S. Lewis’ book “The Screwtape Letters,” the demon named Screwtape writes, “We have made men proud of most vices, but not of cowardice.” The implication of this is that there is also at least one virtue men are always... More