As this item from Arkansas Catholic notes, those words have broad application for deacons: For many years, evangelical churches have posted signs at their parking lot exits that proclaim, “You are now entering the mission field.” Immaculate Conception Church, located in the heart of Fort Smith’s downtown, has seen its opportunities to minister to parishioners…

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is launching a new ministry to reach out to men affected by abortion — and deacons are involved in coordinating it. From the St. Louis Review: Project Joseph will provide free, confidential professional counseling, spiritual direction and retreats for men who either have been directly involved in an abortion experience,…

A former Afghan refugee remembers the humanitarian aid worker, Tom Little, killed in Afghanistan last week: Life changes in an instant, and the improbable connection a quarter-century ago between an Afghan refugee boy, Aria Sabit, and Tom Little, the Delmar optometrist murdered last week in a suspected Taliban ambush in Afghanistan, underscored that fragility. If…

This is astonishing, and more than a little bit freaky. But what a voice. Wow.   If you missed it, here’s 10-year-old Jackie Evancho, who popped up this week on “America’s Got Talent” UPDATE: A couple of commenters have now pointed me to the lovely video below, this girl’s audition, which is her rendition of…

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