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Spreading joy: Pope Francis leads the way in showing us how to do it Print E-mail
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Written by Mary Uhler   
Thursday, May. 23, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope (Romans 15:13).

It’s his smile. That’s what we have noticed especially about our new Holy Father, Pope Francis. His smile literally lights up St. Peter’s Square — and that’s a big place!

It’s not that our previous popes haven’t exuded happiness. They did show us joy, too. But Pope Francis has been unusually open in approaching people, walking right up to them in the crowds, touching people and picking up children (I’m sure his security staff is pretty nervous at times).

I think his joy his contagious. People have been responding to him in person and have been enjoying watching videos. Catholic News Service has posted some wonderful videos of Pope Francis interacting with people of all ages. Some of these videos can be found on the Catholic Herald website (www.madisoncatholicherald.org) on the home page. If you haven’t watched these videos, I encourage you to take a look. You will come away smiling.
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Justice prevails in Gosnell verdict, but what about babies killed in womb? Print E-mail
Letters to the editor
Written by Barbara Lyons   
Thursday, May. 23, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

To the editor:

Kermit Gosnell is guilty, and justice has been done. According to one courtroom observer, Gosnell seemed surprised that he was found guilty, and it is that aspect of his cold attitude that describes the monster he is.

If sane and moral people had tried to conjure up the most monstrous abortionist alive, they would have been hard put to come up with the atrocities committed by Gosnell. Our fear that he would be acquitted is unrealized, and America is once again a nation with a conscience which recognizes a grave injustice.
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God forgives servers and others who make mistakes Print E-mail
Letters to the editor
Written by Hal Joyce   
Thursday, May. 23, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

To the editor:

I was reading the guest column by Frank Zawlocki (April 25 issue, Catholic Herald) and it brought back memories of my serving days. I loved serving and we actually had to memorize Latin responses back then.

My mother was a little embarrassed one time on Sunday when the sermon was over  and she saw me sitting asleep. Thirty seconds later, I heard the people responding to the priest and I rose very quickly.
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