Columns
Mom had a strong faith life that gave her strength, vigor and energy
My brother, Br. Terry Todd, S.J., gave the eulogy at my mother’s (Charlotte Todd’s) funeral. The following is a summary of his reflection. […]
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Lifestyles
How two faiths became one church and a success story
Tonight’s (April 13) 8 p.m. Maundy Service at New Life Community Church, in many ways, was made possible by a willingness by its congregation to evolve. […]
Lifestyles
Reinvigorate faith through Lenten missions
Now that carnival season has to come to an end, Fat Tuesday has passed and Ash Wednesday has ushered in the Lenten season, Lenten missions will be offered throughout the parish aimed at reinvigorating the faith of parishioners. […]
Lifestyles
Homteown hero: Faith in mankind restored after missing $25,000 bag returned
In a rush to leave Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Marrero businessman William Lazaro Jr. left a bag on a bench outside the terminal containing more than $25,000 worth of electronics and jewelry. […]
Events & Announcements
Praise Him at faith festival
NEW SARPY – The Sisters in Christ Ministry of Fresh Faith Worship Center is hosting the 3rd Annual Gospel Music Festival on Oct. 21-23 at the 9th Street Park in New Sarpy. The festival will be open Friday from 6-10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. Join them for food, games, carnival rides and soul-stirring live gospel music. […]
Lifestyles
Faithful say they can feel Jesus’ presence in chapel
Twenty years ago, a group of Catholics got together and built a chapel on River Road in Ama near St. Mark’s church. This wasn’t just any chapel. It was a perpetual adoration chapel where the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the body of Christ, is exposed in a Monstrance.
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News
Footprints of Faith
Getting fired from a job can be a traumatic experience for almost anybody. […]
Opinions & Responses
Faith, science often at odds when it comes to origins of life
By David Masci, Senior Research Fellow, Pew Forum
The relationship between faith and science in the United States seems, at least on the surface, to be paradoxical. Surveys repeatedly show that most Americans respect science and the benefits it brings to society, such as new technologies and medical treatments. And yet, religious convictions limit many Americans’ willingness to accept controversial scientific theories as well as certain types of scientific research, such as the potential use of embryonic stem cells for medical treatments.
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Spirit Weekly
A question of faith
This week’s question: My doctor has just told me I have incurable cancer and just three months to live. I’ve never been a church-goer and never thought all that much about God. But I sure am now. What should I do to make sure I go to Heaven when I die? Do you have a special prayer that would help me? […]
