Be an ‘upstander’ in the face of bullying
By this teacher modeling for us a greater sense of empathy and compassion, she was also raising us up to be better young Catholic women and the type of people Christ calls us to be.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Confronting bigotry begins in our heart
And we have to seek peace and courage there, a tall order in these days of 24-hour news and constant Twitter access. Maybe that’s the toughest thing: being constantly exposed to the meanness, the politics, while finding our own core.
Bishop’s Calendar Highlights
Editor’s note: Bishop Andrew Bellisario is scheduled to participate in the following events and liturgies in August.
Alaska bishops issue statement “In Defense of the Poor and Vulnerable”
The recent budget cuts are having a direct negative impact on the most poor and vulnerable in our State.
CORRECTION regarding young adult hike and retreat
An article in the June issue gave the wrong date for a public presentation by Brother John from the Community of St. John.
READERS RESPOND: Praise for summer camp leaders/Thanks to Abp. Etienne
Letters and responses to issues affecting the Anchorage Archdiocese.
How well are we ‘selling’ our parishes?
And if you take umbrage at the concept of selling a parish, take a look at the emptying pews today and reconsider.
Let us stand up for U.S. veterans
Alaska has the highest percentage of veterans of any state in the U.S. We estimate there are 76 U.S. veterans in Anchorage who are without housing.
It’s time to do church differently: ‘God does not have grandchildren’
We used to believe a baptized child would seamlessly pick up the faith of the family and develop a Catholic identity through to adulthood. What was missing in this paradigm was a conversion to Christ.
The Importance of the Holy Shroud and Christ’s relics
The Shroud frightens some people, even Christians. The entire body image, both positive and negative, and especially the Holy Face, can raise goose bumps.