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Category: Opinion

The sacred heart and sacred steps

Posted on Jun 4, 2026Jun 2, 2026 in Editorials
The sacred heart and sacred steps

By Dan Russo Editorial Next week, two unprecedented spiritual efforts are coinciding which will hopefully lead to an increase in …Read More

Being Catholic and patriotic at 250

Posted on Jun 4, 2026Jun 2, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Being Catholic and patriotic at 250

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today I was 10 years old on Sept. 11, 2001. I remember the …Read More

Follow ups: Conscience protections, abortion-inducing drugs and ESAs

Posted on May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 in Editorials
Follow ups: Conscience protections, abortion-inducing drugs and ESAs

By Dan Russo Editorial Gov. Kim Reynolds signed over a dozen bills into law May 19. Some of them address …Read More

Reading Vatican II documents

Posted on May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Reading Vatican II documents

By John Oven Guest column On Jan. 7, 2026, Pope Leo XIV began a series of reflections based on the …Read More

Graduating columnist bids farewell

Posted on May 21, 2026May 19, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Graduating columnist bids farewell

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! Almost 3 years ago, I was asked to write monthly columns for The …Read More

Developing divine friendship

Posted on May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 in Editorials
Developing divine friendship

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Open your eyes to another person’s face, listen to that person’s story and learn from it, …Read More

Origin story: Where have we come from? Where are we going?

Posted on May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Origin story: Where have we come from? Where are we going?

By Michele Kueter Petersen SAU Theological Perspective To see a flock of Canada geese take flight in the azure, blue …Read More

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