October 18, 2009 in Idaho Voices

At church, expect hard questions

D.F. Oliveria The Spokesman-Review
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After she recovered from a broken hip suffered in a fall at Mass seven weeks ago, John Austin’s mother wanted nothing more than to return to church. So John’s sister, Beth, her daughter, Kelley, and Kelley’s precocious 2-year-old, Hannah Beth, accompanied her. As four generations of Austins listened, Father Roger began his homily: “Why? Why do we believe in Jesus Christ?” Listening intently, Hannah Beth looked at her mother and asked: “Why, Mama?” Kelley, of course, shushed the girl. And Father Roger continued, “Why did he die for our sins and why do we have faith in God the Father?” …

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