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May 26, 2008

Vol. 198 / No. 18

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The Word

In the biblical tradition meals were important occasions rich in symbolism It was customary to ratify agreements or covenants at meals and the sacrifices offered in the temple often involved meals The figure of Wisdom invites those in search of wisdom to her banquet Jews in Jesus rsquo time pic

Columns
Terry GolwayMay 26, 2008

The most extraordinary presidential primary season since 1976, when Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan competed for delegates right up to the eve of the Republican National Convention, is nearly over. Cynics and late-night comics no doubt will heave a well-practiced sigh of relief and pretend, as best th

Culture
Bill McGarveyMay 26, 2008

Known for decades as the best-selling author of erotically charged vampire novels, Anne Rice spent nearly 40 years as a “card carrying atheist” before returning to the Catholic Church in 1998. Having sold more than 100 million books worldwide, Rice ultimately decided to leave “the

Current Comment
The EditorsMay 26, 2008

Israel at 60, defending religious freedom, the commencement season

News

Caritas Increases Relief Efforts in Myanmar Caritas Internationalis is offering emergency response efforts in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Division and the Yangon District, two of the areas hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis. An estimated 40,000 people will receive vital relief, including food, shelter, wat