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January 2019

January 28, 2019

The 100-year-old deacon still serving 8 Masses a week

From Patti Armstrong at The National Catholic Register: Woodrow Wilson was president, people drove their...

November 2018

November 18, 2018

A stunning testimony of faith and hope from a young woman diagnosed with cancer

This could not be more timely or powerful, from Beth Haile. (H/T to Deacon Fritz...

November 04, 2018

Jewish nurse who treated alleged Pittsburgh gunman: ‘Love. That is why I did it.’

The story of Ari Mahler has gained a lot of attention: The nurse who cared...

November 02, 2018

In a time of despair, working on behalf of hope

Earlier today, I was moved to share some thoughts about what is happening in the...

October 2018

October 23, 2018

Must-see: young students surprise school custodian and bring him to tears

This is wonderful: Moody Elementary School custodian Eugene Hinton was called into the gymnasium by...

July 2018

July 02, 2018

WATCH: This will knock you out

Social media has lots of videos of babies hearing sound for the first time. It's...

May 2018

May 24, 2018

Must-see video: she suffered a stroke—and now her husband is learning how to style her hair for her

This is just beautiful. Details: An apprentice at a Texas salon filmed a touching scene...

May 07, 2018

WATCH: The four-year old who is a superhero to the homeless of Alabama

This is something — from the great Steve Hartman at CBS News: Austin Perine may...

March 2018

March 27, 2018

WATCH: After 23 years behind bars, innocent man returns to his old job as White Sox groundskeeper

A great tale of justice, perseverance, and second chances: Nevest Coleman officially started as a...

March 25, 2018

No greater love: the police officer who died after taking the place of a hostage

From The Catholic Herald, a story of heroism and abiding love: The police officer who...

March 23, 2018

This is something to see: how Austin, Texas created a community for its homeless

I stumbled on this video today and was amazed. It's called Community First: Community First!...

March 05, 2018

‘It is a miracle’: The incredible story of a former slave and Olympic athlete who has joined the Air Force

An amazing story of tenacity, survival and grit: Airman 1st Class Guor Maker fled war...

December 2013

December 26, 2013

A pastor’s investment: give each parishioner $50—and a challenge

Photo: Dan Gross/The Gazette What a great idea: It was like a collection basket in...

December 11, 2013

One of the most inspired—and inspiring—fundraising efforts I’ve seen

Not sure how I missed this, but it's a great story. It moved just before...

December 03, 2013

“TipsForJesus” leaving thousands of dollars for servers

Amazing, from NPR: "Crazy-generous" tips, as Gawker says, have been showing up on checks across the...

November 2013

November 13, 2013

Stop everything and read this. It will make your day. Really.

From Rebecca Frech at "Shoved to Them," a testimony that will make you see everything...

November 08, 2013

“God meddles in our miseries, he approaches our wounds and heals them with his hands”

Using that stunning picture from earlier in the week as a starting point, CNS has...

September 2013

September 17, 2013

Homeless man finds $40,000, turns it over to cops

And now he's being hailed as a hero. Attention: preachers. Looking for a great story...

September 10, 2013

Must-see video: making the homeless smile in NYC

This is pretty great: A group of young Muslim YouTubers took a break from making...

August 2013

August 30, 2013

Beautiful: watch this extraordinary teacher set his class on fire

This video is making the rounds once more. Since it's back-to-school time, this seems like...

July 2013

July 23, 2013

“Mend a Quarrel:” A Message of Mercy We Need to Hear

Over at the CNEWA blog, (where I toil as part of my day job) there's...

June 2013

June 16, 2013

Inspired by Pope, Boy Donates First Communion Money to Charity

Details from Allentown, PA: A young boy from Lehigh County is practicing what he preaches....

June 13, 2013

Bucket List with a Difference: Dying Wife Leaves Behind Goals for Her Husband After She’s Gone

And it included a trip to Lourdes. Details: When Nicola Murray was told she had...

April 2013

April 01, 2013

After Ezra: a must-read story about how a Hindu and Baptist joined the Church at Easter

Honestly, my headline doesn't do justice to this piece. Just drop everything and take the...

February 2013

February 26, 2013

Take a deep breath and watch something wonderful

With all the papal craziness—who's up, who's down, who's electable, who's not—here's a welcome palate-cleanser...

December 2012

December 29, 2012

Love lessons: watch this teacher set his class on fire

I'll be perfectly honest here: I just love this story. Take 12 minutes and watch...

July 2012

July 24, 2012

33 years later, man receives forgiveness for shooting police officer and is received into the Catholic Church

A stunning story of forgiveness in Ohio. (H/T New Advent.): Ron McClary, debilitated by multiple...

July 17, 2012

“There is a wisdom to wrong notes”

The writer here returns to the piano at the age of 50 — and finds...

July 05, 2012

“Fake it until you make it”: a great lesson in optimism

If anybody needs a primer in the power of positive thinking, look no further than...

June 2012

June 15, 2012

Heart afire

"The Sacred Heart is nothing less than an image of the way that Jesus loves...