Thoughts on Holy Week and the universal call to holiness
A Carbondale writer reflects on Holy Week, tracing Christianity from Jewish roots to diverse denominations. The piece emphasizes Jesus as the unifying divine-human presence, the ordinary holiness of everyday acts, and the inclusive call to love, forgive, and witness without dogma. The author names several individuals and cites 1965 as a pivotal moment in recognizing holiness as a universal vocation.
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God
Jesus
Yahweh
Karol Wojtyla
Pia Lahgui
John Foley
Mary Johnson
Cindy Perkins
Steve Kirk
Dan Farley
Toni Rico
Greg Tolas
Terry Huffman
Eduardo Yanez
Kim Anderson
Bishop
Golden Pen contest invites reader votes and finalists named
The Southern Illinoisan tallies reader votes for the Golden Pen Award with online and mail options through April 12. Finalists Kathy Geis Fox Jim Barnett and James Wilson are highlighted as letters printed today urge voter clean up, party declaration, and engagement in primaries.
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Golden Pen
Southern Illinoisan
Thesouthern.com
Kathy Geis Fox
Carbondale
Jim Barnett
Pinckneyville
James Wilson
Cairo
Pat Quinn
Alexander County
Golden
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Tamms prison closure sparks anger in Alexander County
A reader appeals to Governor Quinn over Tamms prison shutdown arguing it is the county’s largest employer and criticizing past neglect amid flood aftermath. The letter notes historical GOP support and urges publication of public comments.
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Democratic Party
Tamms
Alexander County
Illinois
Olive Branch
Cairo
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor rules including 250 word limit signed by author with hometown, telephone verification, and rights to edit. News reporting contacts listed for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Williamson County and other numbers.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Officials contact list for Illinois lawmakers
Official contact numbers and emails for U S Senators Mark Kirk Dick Durbin Representatives Shimkus Costello State Representatives Brandon Phelps John Bradley Jerry Costello and State Senators Gary Forby and David Luechtefeld with various local and district offices and web links.
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Sendavel
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