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Dominican Father Philip Neri Powell, Ph.D. You know it when
 you hear it. You
can probably
describe it to a
stranger. But can you 
define the word “homily”? You know it comes 
between the proclamation
 of the Gospel and the 
Creed.

Driving in his car on the way to Mass listening to the music of Greg and Lizzie Boudreaux a few years ago, current Notre Dame seminarian Joey Martineck had a love story unfold clearly in his mind. It was inspired by the biblical story of Adam and Eve and St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” But this inspiration wasn’t at an opportune time for Martineck to flesh it out.

“It was quite a journey,” Holy Family Sister Clare of Assisi Pierre, president of St. Mary’s Academy, said about the resurrection of St. Mary’s after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “It was only faith. I never could have imagined this (rebuilding the school).

The goal of the annual Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA) hasn’t wavered since its inception 51 years ago. The appeal raises money so Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans can help “the most vulnerable and needy in the eight civil parishes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.” Individuals and corporations across the archdiocese generously donate time and treasure to the campaign that helps Catholic Charities annually serve 82,000 people through 30-plus ministries.

La Arquidiócesis está revisando sus normas pastorales para el sacramento de la confirmación. ¿Cuál es el propósito de esa revisión, y dónde está hasta este punto? Estamos haciendo esto de una manera muy ordenada.

The archdiocese is reviewing its pastoral guidelines for the sacrament of confirmation. What is the purpose of that review and where does it stand at this point? We are doing this in a very orderly way.

Maureen Pratt, Guest Column They say “confession is good for the soul.” I agree. I also find that it helps us to live well no matter what our station or situation in life, especially if we make it a time to move fully out of our comfort zone.

It’s been an unseasonably warm winter in St. Louis. As I sat outside in a short-sleeved shirt in February, two weeks after some ice and sleet, I couldn’t help but think how crazy the weather has been.

Annelise Ernst, Contributing writer Old sneakers, grey Henley P.E. shirts and plaid skirts filled the pews of Ursuline Academy’s National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Gone was the staple dress uniform piece – the blazer – for this was no ordinary date for students on State Street.

Maria and Madelyn Pinero, Contributing writers Recently, our junior class at Mount Carmel Academy had the opportunity to visit the National World War II Museum. With the help of our grandfather, Steve McMurray, as a tour guide, we were able to experience the museum from a personal point of view.

Christians must never lose hope and should remind themselves that God loves them even at their worst, Pope Francis said. God’s love provides “security” both in difficult moments and even when “I have done something terrible and evil,” the pope said Feb. 15 during his weekly general audience.

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The provisions of “Amoris Laetitia” allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.

New Orleans is a city of tradition and mystery, but in 1967, a six-mile march through the Uptown oaks, as Rex waved his baton over his regal subjects, forever would alter the city. Looking back through the lens of 50 years, it’s easy to wonder what all the fuss was about.

“Oh, how we love to hear you call us Indian red,” are lyrics to the “Indian Red” song sung by African-American Mardi Gras Indian tribes at practice and at the onset of their annual Carnival trek through New Orleans streets.