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Lent is a time to reflect on how much God loves us the way we are
When we make resolutions, it’s easier to keep them if we are doing them with others. […]
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Allen Lottinger
Gov. Edwards says he won’t seek cuts in coastal restoration
Gov. John Bell Edwards gave us a note of confidence last Thursday when he announced he won’t propose cuts in funding coastal restoration projects in Louisiana at the legislative special session. […]
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We are all looking for happiness; where are we looking?
Bishop Sheldon Fabre wrote a Pastoral Letter during Advent entitled “A Reason to Hope.” The following is the first chapter of his Pastoral abbreviated for this column. […]
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Cooper: Bringing people together a ‘top priority’
In an interview last week, Mark Cooper said his most important task as Gov. John Bel Edwards’ incoming chief of staff will be to unite people. […]
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Catahoula Lake’s rich, violent history
Every Louisiana sportsman has heard of Catahoula Lake, the duck hunting Mecca in east-central Louisiana, but they might not know what a rich and sometimes violent history it has. […]
Allen Lottinger
Super Bowl was spectacular, indeed
It was quite a weekend that featured the Super Bowl. What started off as a take-off by the Atlanta Falcons for a multiple touchdown lead in the early quarters, ended up as an overtime playoff with the New England Patriots ending the contest by moving a couple yards into their opponents’ end zone for the winning touchdown. […]
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Edwards campaign expected to report $3.4M raised
Gov. John Bel Edwards raised roughly $3.4 million for his re-election campaign in 2016, his first year in office, and will soon report the total to the state Ethics Administration, according to a spokesperson for the Edwards campaign. […]
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The Magi were non-Jewish seekers who represent us all
The Twelfth Night used to signal the end of the Christmas Season and the beginning of the Mardi Gras celebrations. We celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany on the twelfth day after Christmas but now the Church has moved the Feast to the nearest Sunday. […]
Allen Lottinger
Now, it’s getting to be Mr. Trump’s time
Get ready, Louisiana and all of the United States of America. Our country will be entering a new phase of its history. […]