The Catholic
Standard & Times
Issue of September 13, 2007

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In this issue:

Prayer:
Reading an artist’s devotion in the face of his great work
On Sept. 15 the Church commemorates Our Lady of Sorrows, a day that recalls those events in the life of Mary that had been foretold by Simeon at the presentation of Jesus.

Christian or New Age:
Hypnosis and past life regression
“I want you to relax,” the hypnotist says in a soft, undemanding voice. “Just look at the bright spot on the wall. Focus. Focus. You’re starting to relax. You’re feeling sleepy. Your eyelids are getting heavy … so heavy … you just want to sleep ….”

Unidos en Dios
Viviendo en una comunidad de esperanza
Maribel Pantoja, de veintidós años, recuerda claramente la primera vez que ella se sintió diferente de todos los demás. Ella tenía ocho años y se había mudado de México a Avondale en Pensilvania, con sus padres y dos hermanos. Su padre encontró trabajo y alquiló un apartamento en un complejo cuyo dueño era su jefe. Pantoja comenzó la escuela y sintió el dolor del rechazo de sus compañeros de clase porque ella no podía hablar el inglés.

Sports
If you love fall sports, September is one of the year’s best months
Every team and every athlete commences with a clean slate. Last year’s disappointments? In the past. Last year’s trophies? Gathering dust on a bedroom shelf.

This Week's Issue

Pope in Austria
Before an audience of Austrian political leaders and international diplomats, Pope Benedict XVI urged Europe not to jettison its Christian values — especially when it comes to the rights of the unborn and the dying.

For more on the Pope's visit to Austria, visit the Vatican's website at
www.vatican.va

For many more stories on the fascinating history or our Archdiocese, please see the April 5 issue of the paper!

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