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11/20/2008 11:49 AM
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Youth Supplement:
'Great Expectations'
Once a year, the Archdiocesan Youth Council writes stories for The Criterion to show readers some of the activities, concerns and interests of young people who share the Catholic faith. This year’s Youth Supplement features stories that range from how changes in life can bring people closer to God to how Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States in April is still influencing the lives of young people.
Top stories...
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- Advocates call for making hunger one of the country's top priorities
- Religious campaign urges new president to ban torture of detainees
- 1,000 people attend Celebrating Catholic School Values dinner
- Cathedral to host ninth annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
- Bishops cite abortion deregulation fears in postelection statement
- Before recent voter registration issues, CCHD had cut off ACORN funds
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Local
- Youth Supplement: 'Great Expectations'
- 1,000 people attend Celebrating Catholic School Values dinner
- Cathedral to host ninth annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
- New archdiocesan initiative aims to help young adults connect with their faith
- Archbishop Buechlein blesses restoration project at Cardinal Ritter center in New Albany
- Thousands pray for unborn children during ‘40 Days for Life’ campaigns | Photos
- Hope in the midst of turmoil highlighted at campaign celebration
- Catholic upbringing is at the heart of Pacers’ coach Jim O’Brien’s life
- Senior citizen, teens connect through service
Indiana
- Catholics, Muslims gather for annual Midwest dialogue
- Going for the gold: Elwood teenager to compete in Beijing Olympics
- Our Lady of Grace teenager to compete in diving at Beijing Olympics
- St. Patrick, Kokomo, mission trip serves those in need in Cincinnati area
- Jasper native is named Indiana’s poet laureate
- Hispanic community ‘really concerned’ following shootings in Henderson
- A vision of the priesthood in 2025: Serrans host national convention in South Bend
- Lorica band preserves, performs and promotes Celtic melodies
- Off to prison for St. Aloysius parishioners
Nation and World
- Group prays that U.S. treasury secretary will halt foreclosures
- Sant'Egidio leader calls for kindness, says money isn't everything
- Kentuckians struggle to be heard above din of coal industry, state
- All news briefs - 11-19-08
- Parishes offer practical, spiritual support for the unemployed
- By receiving Eucharist, Catholics can 'transform world,' bishop says
- More must be done to prevent children's suffering, death, says pope
- All news briefs - 11-17-08
Vatican
- Cultural and Social Importance of Activity of Laity
- Helping Sick Children to Face up to Suffering
- Welcoming the Gifts Received from Christ
- Pray for Cloistered Religious Communities
- Lebanon: Building a United Society
- Separating Public Life from Tradition Is a Blind Alley
- Religions Carry a Message of Peace and Reconciliation
- Vatican to Commemorate Declaration of Human Rights
- World of Justice Cannot Exist without Christ
- Pastoral Care in the Treatment of Sick Children
Our Columnists...
Check out the latest offering from our regular columnists:
From the Editor Emeritus: Possible saints - Father Nelson Baker
By John Fink
Appeared October 31, 2008
A slice of pumpkin bread - How hospitality heals the heart
By Christina Capecchi
Appeared November 14, 2008
Cornucopia: OK, who tipped the parent/child balance?
By Cynthia Dewes
Appeared November 14, 2008
Faith and Family: Become a saint by changing your heart
By Sean Gallagher
Appeared October 31, 2008
Faithful Lines: E-mail can awaken sensitivity toward challenges
By Shirley Vogler Meister
Appeared November 7, 2008
It's All Good: Like a proud parent, God rejoices in our good deeds
By Patti Lamb
Appeared November 7, 2008
Faith, Hope and Charity: A flood of hope is needed
By David Siler
Appeared November 7, 2008
Be Our Guest: The economic crisis and the cause of freedom
By GUEST WRITER
Appeared October 17, 2008
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Our October 24, 2008 issue has been posted to the archives. You can now read all the local content that appeared in that edition:
- Full-court faith: Catholic upbringing is at the heart of Pacers’ coach Jim O’Brien’s life
- St. Mary’s pastor says coach and his wife are ‘authentic’ people
- World Mission Sunday Mass has multicultural flavor | Photo gallery
- Oct. 31 marks 100th anniversary of first healing attributed to the intercession of St. Theodora Guérin
- Senior citizen, teens connect through community service project
- Growth and expansion grants are now available
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175th Anniversary
The yearlong celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is underway. Learn more about our history, see photos from the recent pilgrimage the Holy Land, and stay tuned for upcoming events.
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Archbishop's Column
Archbishop Buechlein writes a weekly column titled "Seeking the Face of the Lord." For more than 15 years, it has been published 50 times a year.
- Thoughtful spirit in students’ letters offers a good example
- La sensibilidad de las cartas de los estudiantes resulta un buen ejemplo
Sunday Readings
Feast of Christ the King
- Sunday, November 23, 2008
- Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
- 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
- Matthew 25:31-46
This weekend closes the Church’s liturgical year of 2008. Next week, a new year will begin with the First Sunday of Advent.
Closing the year means that the Church has led us through 12 months of careful instruction about Jesus. The feast of Christ the King joyfully summarizes the lessons of the past year.
Continue reading from Msgr. Owen Campion
Daily Readings
Thursday, Nov. 20
Revelation 5:1-10
Psalm 149:1b-6a, 9b
Luke 19:41-44
Friday, Nov. 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Revelation 10:8-11
Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131
Luke 19:45-48
Saturday, Nov. 22
Cecilia, virgin and martyr
Revelation 11:4-12
Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10
Luke 20:27-40
Monday, Nov. 24
Andrew Dung-Lac, priest and martyr
and his companions, martyrs
Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5
Psalm 24:1b-4b, 5-6
Luke 21:1-4
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr
Revelation 14:14-19
Psalm 96:10-13
Luke 21:5-11
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Revelation 15:1-4
Psalm 98:1-3b, 7-9
Luke 21:12-19
Thursday, Nov. 27
Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23;
19:1-3, 9a
Psalm 100:1b-5
Luke 21:20-28
Thanksgiving Day
Sirach 50:22-24
Psalm 138:1-5
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Luke 17:11-19
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