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August 2013

August 04, 2013

Transfixed by the Transfiguration (Mosaic Version)

This morning I attended Mass, not at our regular parish where my husband serves...

August 01, 2013

The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth: Heroes, Then and Now

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Martyrs of Nowogródek. I saw this painting...

August 01, 2013

All These Little Ragamuffins: Pat Robertson Sticks Foot in Mouth Again

Oh, Pat. Pat Robertson, the outspoken and controversial host of The 700 Club, has quite...

August 01, 2013

A Good Report for Matthew Kelly! Praise God!

Several weeks ago, on July 6, I reported that Catholic evangelist and author Matthew Kelly...

July 2013

July 30, 2013

Father Z Is Not the Enemy

For weeks—no, for months—I’ve been watching from the dark corners as Catholic bloggers disparage and...

July 29, 2013

Thomas Peters to Undergo Surgery After All

Last week, things seemed to be going so well. Thomas Peters (aka the American Papist),...

July 29, 2013

The Two Canonizations: Don’t Pack Your Bag Yet!

When will Pope Francis canonize his two predecessors, Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed...

July 28, 2013

Pope Francis Loves You!

How charming is this man. The Holy Father, taking his seat in the helicopteer which...

July 27, 2013

Women’s Group Plans Major Protest at the White House on August 1—And You Can Help

Do you remember when the HHS Mandate first made news across America? Early news reports...

July 27, 2013

Catholic Checkers! I Just Love This!

This… …just charmed my socks off. Poking around on the web, I stumbled upon this...

July 26, 2013

Welcome, Frances Benedicta Joy!

If you’ve never read my friend Amy Ekblad’s blog Blessed By God, may I suggest...

July 24, 2013

A Cut for a Cause: Bush Goes Bald for a Little Boy

Two-year-old Patrick is battling leukemia—and while his prognosis is good, the treatments have caused him...

July 24, 2013

Is Islam a Religion of Peace? Upcoming Conference Will Shed Light

A shameless plug, since I've spent a lot of time working on this conference. I'd...

July 23, 2013

Time Magazine Spotlights America’s Obsession

The frenetic six-day youth festival that is called “World Youth Day” is going on this...

July 23, 2013

Pope Francis to Journalists: “Help Me Work for the Good of Society” (UPDATED)

From what I read in the headlines yesterday, I thought all the pope talked about...

July 22, 2013

Can Brazil Keep the Holy Father Safe? (UPDATED: NO!)

OK, now I’m worried. I did not see the parade which was broadcast live this...

July 21, 2013

Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness: Martha, Mary and Me

Here’s what I’m thinking: There’s way too much “Mary” in the mix at my house,...

July 21, 2013

Tennis Star, Not Ashamed of Jesus, Is Also Not Ashamed to Drop Her Clothes

In 2011 Agnieszka Radwanska, Polish tennis star who is ranked fourth in the world, served...

July 21, 2013

Two Catholic Institutions Sustain Major Damage in Weekend Storms

Mount St. Mary’s (Emmitsburg, Maryland) and Ursuline College (Pepper Pike, Ohio) both sustained major damage...

July 18, 2013

FATHER Z IS WRONG: It’s Christ Cathedral, Not St. Callistus

Getting a lot of play in the blogosphere today: Father Z’s report that the former...

July 17, 2013

Pope’s Message to Catholics in England and Wales: “Care for Life—It’s Worth It”

The theme for this year’s Day for Life in Britain is “Care for Life—It’s Worth...

July 17, 2013

An Explosion of Light from Rio’s New Cathedral Will Greet WYD Pilgrims

As World Youth Day pilgrims descend upon the city of Rio de Janeiro, I thought...

July 16, 2013

In Japan, 3D Images of Unborn Babies Offer a Peek Inside the Womb

Well, here’s something that’s bound to help the pro-life movement: In Japan, a new technology...

July 16, 2013

Pope Francis Blesses a Three-Year-Old and Her Daycare Center

On June 3, 2013, Pope Francis welcomed 2,000 pilgrims from the Province of Bergamo, birthplace...

July 14, 2013

Shepherd in Combat Boots: A Conversation With Father Kapaun’s POW Friend

Father Emil Kapaun, U.S. military chaplain during the Korean War, was captured on November 2,...

July 13, 2013

Francis on Benedict: “You Cannot Imagine the Humility and Wisdom of the Man”

Pope Francis, in a phone call with his friend and former pupil, journalist Jorge Milia,...

July 13, 2013

At St. Mary’s College, Joining Pope Francis in Combatting the Culture of Waste

Pope Francis, speaking to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 3,...

July 12, 2013

“Non-Visible” Art Carries a Stiff Price Tag

Hey, Pssst! Want a Great Deal on an Invisible Pony? I recently read a story...

July 12, 2013

If Ever Detroit Needed to Call Upon God

Times are tough in the city of Detroit. An emergency manager has been appointed, to...

July 10, 2013

Pope Francis’ Boat Altar Reminds Me of the Boat Pulpit—Even a Boat Church

Last week when the Pope visited Lampedusa, the media made much of the simple altar...

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