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March 2015

March 18, 2015

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris with 3 Steps to Build Your Relationship with God

Many Christians identify themselves by whatever denomination they belong to, but one of the key...

March 11, 2015

Simplifying Your Life and Finding Comfort in an Anxious World

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Simplifying Your Life” (which was...

March 04, 2015

UPDATE: Kelly Clarkson on Sexual Imagery, Curt Schilling on Bullies, & “House of Cards” on Jesus

A few quick observations on topics in the news today: 1. Since winning "American Idol"...

March 02, 2015

The Nuns Who Run a Cattle Ranch

(Photo property of NBC News) Last night, NBC News's Erica Hill reported on a group...

February 2015

February 24, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Father Jonathan Morris on the Upcoming Mini-Series “A.D. The Bible Continues”

(Graphic property of NBC) Father Jonathan Morris recently visited Morocco and the set of the...

February 19, 2015

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Moving Past Resentment

Are you walking around carrying resentment toward some person or situation in your life? Maybe...

February 18, 2015

Lent is More Than the Catholic Version of a Self-Help Program

Here's some wisdom from Kerry Weber in a short video entitled "What is Lent?"

February 11, 2015

Why Getting Hit Over the Head by God Turned PJ Anderson Into a Troubadour of Hope

"No more fun." That's what singer-songwriter PJ Anderson thought it meant to give his life...

February 10, 2015

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Creating a Business Plan For Your Soul

Even though we're a little over one month into the new year, there's still time...

February 03, 2015

Pope Francis: The Roots of a Humble Leader

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Pope Francis: The Roots of...

January 2015

January 28, 2015

“In People with Intellectual Disabilities, I Found a School of the Heart”

Throughout history, people with intellectual disabilities like Down Syndrome have often been shunned by society...

January 15, 2015

Lisa Hendey on Discerning God’s Will, Comparing Yourself to Others, and the Grace of Yes

Lisa Hendey admits that she's been a "control freak and Type A personality" in her...

January 13, 2015

Being a Saint Doesn’t Mean You Were Never a Sinner: A Review of “St. Vincent”

Vincent McKenna (Bill Murray) lives like a slob. He smokes, drinks, gambles, and curses too...

January 07, 2015

If You Struggle with Being Patient, This Post’s For You

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Practicing Patience” (which was written...

December 2014

December 17, 2014

How 12 Anonymous Christmas Gifts Brought Healing to a Grieving Family

The poinsettia and note on her front porch were the beginning of a Christmas mystery...

December 15, 2014

Father Jonathan Morris on Finding Peace and Happiness in the Serenity Prayer

When a stranger stopped Father Jonathan Morris while he was walking on a New York...

December 10, 2014

Why I Still Believe in Santa Claus: A Response to the Santa Haters

In the classic Bill Murray comedy "Stripes," there's a scene in which all the new...

December 08, 2014

Persevering Through Pain and Struggle

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Persevering Through Pain and Struggle”...

December 03, 2014

Why a Lutheran Pastor and a Catholic Priest Tried to Save the Souls of Nazis

If there are a group of people in modern history who are thought of as...

December 02, 2014

Heroes Will Help You Find Good In Yourself

(Editors’ Note: This article is part of the Patheos Public Square on Heroes of 2014....

November 2014

November 20, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Deciding To Live Your Life for God

In this week's video reflection, Father Jonathan Morris reflects on the fundamental option for God....

November 13, 2014

Listening When God Speaks

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note “Listening When God Speaks” (which...

November 06, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris with Three Steps to Discern God’s Will in Your Life

Do you ever struggle to figure out what the best decision is in a certain...

October 2014

October 29, 2014

Teaching Kids About Their Bodies, Their Souls, and the Concept of Forgiveness

"If you save her life, I promise to dedicate my life to You." At age...

October 28, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Freedom in the Moral Life

"Master, what good must I do to possess eternal life?" the rich young man asked...

October 23, 2014

Growing in Understanding of God’s Will: Father Jonathan Morris on #Synod14

Christopher contributor Father Jonathan Morris spent last week in Rome while the Extraordinary Synod for...

October 22, 2014

How “New York Catholics” Built a Better Church and Society

What do Regis Philbin, Dorothy Day, Deacon Greg Kandra, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and I have...

October 16, 2014

Overcoming Loneliness with the Help of God and Others

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Overcoming Loneliness" (which was written...

October 14, 2014

Texas Nurse with Ebola Described as “Grounded by Her Catholic Faith”

Biographical details about Nina Pham, the Texas nurse who contracted Ebola while caring for patient...

October 09, 2014

From the Secular to the Sacred, Christopher Literature is Powerful in Its Simplicity

I usually use this space to share with you the stories of people who I’ve...