Class of 2021

The Class of 2021 ended their senior year on a brighter note than it began, having maskless, in-person graduations and a chance to celebrate. Each year we recognize the top graduates of our six Catholic high schools. Give special notice this year to Ozark Catholic Academy in Tontitown, which hosted its very first graduation. We also highlight some exceptional seniors who have already made their marks in unique ways.

JUST ONE MINUTE

“It is the baptized’s specific vocation and mission to express the Gospel in their lives and thereby to insert the Gospel as leaven into the reality of the world in which they live and work.” (St. John Paul II) The word Gospel means "Good News." As disciples of Jesus, we have the Good News of salvation; we have experienced God’s transforming love and mercy. His love has been poured into our hearts. We can experience stress, suffering, love and joy in profoundly different ways because God lives in us and actively cares for each of us.

Reflection: Take some time today to experience God’s nearness. How can you briefly and joyfully “insert the Gospel” in your life today?

— Deacon Danny Hartnedy

St. Juliana

June 19

Juliana, the only child of a wealthy couple in Florence, Italy, refused to marry and was enrolled as a tertiary with the Servite order. Her uncle, St. Alexis Falconieri, was one of the seven founders of the Servites. In 1304 she founded a community of tertiary sisters in Florence.
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Be honest — and pray

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JUNE DATEBOOK

11: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
19-20: Church in Latin America collection in all parishes
19: Pre-Cana Day
20: Father’s Day
20: First Day of Summer
24: Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

QUOTE UNQUOTE

"Even if our prayers were only mutterings, if they were compromised by a wavering faith, we must never stop trusting in him, Don't forget: 'Jesus is praying for me.' In the moment of trial, in the moment of sin, even in that moment, Jesus with so much love is praying for me."

— Pope Francis June 2

June aSpirations

• Fort Smith junior high is now a middle school
• Why did Bishop Taylor move your pastor? Here are some reasons.
• Daniel Wendel of Little Rock takes next step toward priestly ordination in 2022.

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Malea Hargett
Arkansas Catholic

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