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January 2014

January 23, 2014

Harry Connick Jr. Goes to Confession

In a previous blog post, I looked at the Catholic backgrounds of 2014 "American Idol"...

January 23, 2014

Padre Whiskey’s Cause for Sainthood

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: Father Joseph Walijewski was a...

January 21, 2014

Can Politicians and the Media Make Room for the Simple Alchemy of Love?

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo offended many people during an interview last week in which...

January 17, 2014

“American Idol’s” Catholic Judging Panel

It's well-known that the United States Supreme Court includes a number of Catholic judges. But...

January 15, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on the Challenge of Forgiveness

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares his thoughts on forgiveness, one of the...

January 14, 2014

Pregnant Teen Finds Hope and Healing: A Look at the Movie “Gimme Shelter”

"Last time I asked for God's help, He put me here," 16-year-old Apple Bailey angrily...

January 09, 2014

Building the Deep Bonds of Spiritual Friendship

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Building Spiritual Friendships." If you'd...

January 07, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Being a Christ-bearer

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares part of the story behind Father James...

December 2013

December 18, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on the Essence of Christmas

In Father Jonathan Morris's Christmas message, he reflects on the idea that God so loved...

December 17, 2013

Making Christmas Happy and Holy

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Making Christmas Happy and Holy."...

December 12, 2013

A Grace of Softness in a Hard World: Reviewing Dean Koontz’s Novel “Innocence”

A few weeks ago, Pope Francis made news for spontaneously embracing a severely disfigured man...

December 11, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

In this week's video reflection, Father Jonathan Morris examines the 12 Fruits of the Holy...

December 06, 2013

A Modern Heir to St. Nicholas

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: Father Joseph Marquis, not surprisingly,...

December 04, 2013

Reflections on the Advent of Christ

Author and theologian Dr. Edward Sri knows we're all familiar with the Christmas story, but...

December 03, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Leading with Mercy

In this week's video reflection, Father Jonathan Morris reveals the influence of Pope Francis on...

November 2013

November 26, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Serving the Poor at Thanksgiving & Beyond

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares a personal story about the example his...

November 22, 2013

Jim Caviezel: “I Look for Redeemable Stories”

Yesterday, EWTN's World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo aired an interview with "Person of Interest"...

November 21, 2013

Tim Conway’s Hilarious (and Spiritual) Life

You should always follow your mother’s advice. Well, almost always. Consider this story that actor...

November 19, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris with One Simple Principle to Improve Your Marriage

In this week's reflection from Father Jonathan Morris, he notes that he was blessed to...

November 18, 2013

Meat, Potatoes, Love and Action

“It gives you meat along with the potatoes.” No, that’s not a comment from a...

November 15, 2013

“This is What an Intelligent, Engaged Woman of the Church Looks Like”

In June 2012, I interviewed Kara Eschbach and Janet Sahm about their start-up venture called...

November 13, 2013

Build a Marriage That Taps Into God’s Love

“This is a generation that has a real fear about making marriage work, and they’re...

November 12, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Loving Others as Christ Would Love Them

In this week's reflection, Father Jonathan Morris examines the Christian call to love others as...

November 05, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris & the Beggar Who Hit the Jesus Lottery

In this week's video from Father Jonathan Morris, he offers a reflection on the patience...

November 01, 2013

From Sinners to Saints: No One is Too Far Gone for God

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "From Sinners to Saints." If...

October 2013

October 21, 2013

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Gifts of the Holy Spirit."...

October 11, 2013

She Was a Doozy

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: If she had done nothing...

October 10, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Aiming to Serve, Not Be Served

This week's reflection by Father Jonathan Morris covers the importance of serving others, of following...

October 03, 2013

Love Turns Despair Into Hope: The LaHood Family’s Ministry to Disabled Children

When Dan LaHood was in second grade at St. John Baptist De La Salle grammar...

October 01, 2013

Video: Father Jonathan Morris on Being Gentle and Not Hurting Others

This week's video reflection from Father Jonathan Morris about being gentle and not hurting others...