Mary makes a comeback
By
Andrew Greeley
A new book predicts the return of the Mother of God, beloved by ordinary
Catholics, but ignored by reformers.
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Q & A: Making more of Mary
Author fosters 'quiet rebellion' in her quest to restore Mary's
significance.
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By
Robert J. McClory
The second day of dialogue had hardly begun when an explosion occurred.
An Israeli rabbi named Shlomo was explaining how he had formed a warm
friendship with a Muslim man during a trip to Switzerland. As they parted, said
Shlomo, the Muslim gave him a variety of “seeds of peace” so that he
might grow new trees and flowers on his return to Israel. Suddenly, Ibrahim, a
Palestinian Muslim, began to shout in Hebrew, and many seconds passed before he
calmed down and his words could be translated.
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By
Margot Patterson
Free, but restrictions continue on speech and movement.
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By
Joe Feuerherd
Catholic Democrats say Republicans seek partisan gain.
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By
Joe Feuerherd
John Kerry’s presidential bid brings questions of a Catholic
politician’s obligations to church and state to the fore, but it’s a
symptom of a bigger issue, not the cause.
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Former priest sues archbishop over abuse allegations
A former New Orleans Catholic priest took the rare step April 19 of
suing the archbishop, saying Archbishop Alfred Hughes humiliated him when the
church announced that the man may have sexually molested a child while serving
as a priest at a Metairie, La., parish 30 years ago.
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Politics, piety and the Catholic vote
Assume for the moment that John Kerry’s Catholic critics are
correct. That a Catholic legislator, or would-be president, cannot embrace
abortion rights (or embryonic stem cell research, or gay rights or you name it)
and be a “good Catholic.”
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Understanding revelations doggy or divine
My friend calls, all excited, to report what her “animal
communicator” has told her -- for a hefty sum -- about her animals’
feelings. Freckles wishes she’d stop worrying about him. Yes, the guinea
pig is irritating, but Freckles knows the critter will eventually adjust. What
he’s really upset about is the dog next door, who is driving him crazy
barking all the time and doesn’t seem to recognize Freckles’ senior
status …
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The open door swings shut
Like many a good business manager, many a parent employs an “open door” policy
when it comes to the kids. (Considering that we really have no choice, we might
as well put a good spin on it.)
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The facts: Have them your way
By
Dennis Hans
The results of an investigation are often determined by who's appointed
to investigate.
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By
Joseph Adero Ngala
Atrocities against Darfur's non-Arabs recall Rwanda, 1994.
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By
John L. Allen Jr.
When Phil Mickelson won the Master’s golf tournament in April,
marking his first victory in a major event after more than 10 years of trying,
it was a triumph of persistence. The chief difference between Mickelson and
others who might have given up after a decade of frustration is that he kept
coming.
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By
Joe Feuerherd
A small group of Catholic House Democrats have been meeting over the past
several months to thrash out where their faith, their cultural heritage, and
their jobs intersect.
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FROM
THE EDITOR'S DESK Sprucing up the look
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks. What’s pictured is this
week’s cover done in the model of a new NCR design that will make
an official debut in the near future.
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By
Arthur Jones
Political shake-up predicted as numbers of elderly set to double.
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By
Retta Blaney
A black spinster seamstress seeks true love in Lynn Nottage's enchanting
new play.
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TV's 'Joan of Arcadia' generates a cult following
By
Mary Warner
Joan of Arc was a teenager when she heard the voices of saints in the
15th century, telling her what God wanted. On CBS on Friday nights, 17-year-old
Joan Girardi hears from God in the guise of regular people -- a little girl on
a playground, a schoolmate with spiked hair and black lipstick, the cashier at
the convenience store.
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Poetry for Apr. 30, 2004
Letters for Apr. 30, 2004
Classifieds for Apr.
30, 2004
News Briefs for Apr. 30, 2004
People for Apr. 30, 2004
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| ‘We remember so much and forget
that God sent life for enjoyment, not for arguing and killing.’ |
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-- A middle-aged Israeli woman
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A memorable quote from this week's issue.
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