ACCW leaders 6 • Assisted suicide in U.S. 8 • Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’ 18 April 20, 2017 Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Happy Easter!
Young
love at 95
St. Paul couple shares reasons why marriage stays strong for 74 years
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Leona and Vince Arceno pause to smile at each other during their daily walk in their St. Paul neighborhood April 6. The two, both 95, have been married for 74 years, and say their walks and going to Mass together are an important part of their relationship. Dave Hrbacek/The Catholic Spirit
He is risen! Alleluia!
Why Jesus’ empty tomb matters • 10-11 Pope Francis’ Easter message • 11 Connecting Divine Mercy to ecology • 16
ALSO inside
Meeting of the minds
Concert 4 Hope
Seeking silence
At St. Thomas, Cornel West and Ross Douthat prove conversation on ideologically divisive topics need not actually divide. — Page 5
Catholic musician Audrey Assad will perform at a concert in St. Paul to benefit a nonprofit helping the poor in Tanzania. — Page 7
Retreat leaders and participants explain the importance of silence for prayer and offer tips on finding it. — Page 12