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Introduction
John Feister

10 Things to Know About Islam
Christopher Heffron

The Muslim religion is mistrusted by some and misunderstood by many. Here are 10 of Islam’s most fundamental beliefs.

Eboo Patel: A New Chapter
Judy Ball

Let’s learn to admire one another’s faiths, says this American Muslim.

Franciscans and Muslims: Eight Centuries of Seeking God
Jack Wintz, O.F.M., and Pat McCloskey, O.F.M.

The meeting of St. Francis and Sultan Malik al-Kamil led to mutual respect that is still very much alive within the Franciscan family.

9/11 at 10
Susan Hines-Brigger

Three people recall 9/11 and how it changed their lives.

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Audio: Dr. James Zogby, Kelly Ann Lynch, Krista Tippett

A Deacon's Journey Through Islam
Deacon George Dardess

While watching the evening news, I realized how my ignorance of Islam hindered me as a U.S. citizen and as a Catholic.

Meeting With Muslims: Is Dialogue Growing?
Carol Ann Morrow

In a search for common ground and understanding, C atholics and Muslims across the United States are reaching out to each other.

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Paulinus of Nola: Anyone who is praised in the letters of six or seven saints undoubtedly must be of extraordinary character. Such a person was Paulinus of Nola, correspondent and friend of Augustine(August 28), Jerome (Sep[tember 30), Melania, Martin (November 11), Gregory (September 3) and Ambrose (December 7).
<p>Born near Bordeaux, he was the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul, who had extensive property in both Gaul and Italy. Paulinus became a distinguished lawyer, holding several public offices in the Roman Empire. With his Spanish wife, Therasia, he retired at an early age to a life of cultured leisure. </p><p>The two were baptized by the saintly bishop of Bordeaux and moved to Therasia’s estate in Spain. After many childless years, they had a son who died a week after birth. This occasioned their beginning a life of great austerity and charity, giving away most of their Spanish property. Possibly as a result of this great example, Paulinus was rather unexpectedly ordained a priest at Christmas by the bishop of Barcelona. </p><p>He and his wife then moved to Nola, near Naples. He had a great love for St. Felix of Nola, and spent much effort in promoting devotion to this saint. Paulinus gave away most of his remaining property (to the consternation of his relatives) and continued his work for the poor. Supporting a host of debtors, the homeless and other needy people, he lived a monastic life in another part of his home. By popular demand he was made bishop of Nola and guided that diocese for 21 years. </p><p>His last years were saddened by the invasion of the Huns. Among his few writings is the earliest extant Christian wedding song.</p>

Evangelization should be a call to deepen understanding among practicing Catholics; re-evanglize those who are Catholic in name only; reconcile those who have stopped practicing their faith; form children into disciples; invite other Christians to know the Church’s message; and call to conversion those who have no faith.

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