The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
“I just don’t understand why people believe in God when we have so much scientific proof that he doesn’t exist.”
This was what one of my best friends told me when we were discussing our personal beliefs. As an atheist, he has... More 
Dear Dave,
My fiancé and I are planning to be married in less than a year. We’ve both been through your class at church, and the other night we started wondering if we should wait to have the wedding until we’re both completely debt-free.... More
Walking into Eucharistic adoration is always a transforming experience for me. To begin with, the Eucharistic chapel is an extraordinary environment. Illuminating the room, soft beams of light fall on the kneeling figures and the silence is profound.... More
It is with bittersweet emotions that I write this column for the Catholic Schools Herald section. This will be my last article as superintendent of Catholic schools. I will be retiring as of June 30.
I have been asked by many what my plans are going... More
Dear Dave,
I’ve started your personal finance course in high school, so I’m asking this for the entire class. What happens to your debt if you pass away with no relatives or heirs to take responsibility for what you owed?
Elizabeth
Dear... More
Dear Dave,
I’m about to graduate from college, and while I’ve been in school my mom has been handling most of my finances. Recently, I discovered she’s been taking my student loan money and spending it on herself. So far, it looks like... More
The Catholic Education Resource Center defines “sanctity of life” as “human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its... More
During the Christmas season, it is popular for news channels to publish inspirational stories about couples who rescued animals, donated to the needy or the rare few who managed to save their failing marriages. It just so happens that I came upon an article... More
Dear Dave,
Is it OK to buy something using a rent-to-own plan?
Josh
Dear Josh,
I advise against rent-to-own deals. Rent-to-own places get people in the door with promises of low monthly or weekly payments. But when it comes to rent-to-own furniture,... More
Educators know that the level of success a child shows during a school year is enhanced by the level of cooperation between parents and the teacher. The Church’s vision of the parent’s role in educating their child/children is put forth in... More