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December 2015

December 20, 2015

THE O ANTIPHONS and the Beatles: Great Secrets Revealed?

First, I mean no disrespect—but if you are a theologian or a historian or a...

December 04, 2015

Under the Christmas Tree: Books for Children of All Ages

Each year during Advent, I've tried to offer a list of great books for children:...

November 2015

November 29, 2015

The Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Icon of St. Anna

We've had an interesting visitor in my hometown of Detroit this week. An icon of...

November 23, 2015

Football Family’s Faith Inspires, As 5-Year-Old Chad Carr Loses Battle With Cancer

Chad Carr, the five-year-old son of former University of Michigan quarterback Jason Carr and the...

November 15, 2015

Devastating Fall Brings Miracle Healing for Annabel Beam

When Annabel Beam was only five years old, she was diagnosed with two painful, life-threatening digestive disorders....

November 09, 2015

IN GOD’S IMAGE: The Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome

Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit...

November 06, 2015

When Your Children Leave the Church: Brandon Vogt Offers Hope for Heartbroken Parents

If you're a Catholic parent, you know the joy that comes from seeing your child...

October 2015

October 24, 2015

Hope for the Suffering: Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Inspires in Candid Memoir

I remember the first time I saw Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle on EWTN. She seemed so...

October 19, 2015

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: Finding Beauty That Isn’t Just Skin-Deep

Lisa Mladinich caught her reflection in the mirrored closet doors in her St. Louis hotel...

October 10, 2015

Anti-Islam Rallies Across America on October 10 Contradict the Gospel

On Saturday, October 10, anti-Islam protesters are planning to rally in 20 cities across America....

October 06, 2015

Under Cover of Night, the Ten Commandments Are Removed from Oklahoma Capitol

As the city slept, workers removed the Ten Commandments monument from its place in front...

September 2015

September 24, 2015

LOSING FAITH IN AMERICA? Fox News Show Spotlights Cardinal Dolan, Dominican Sisters and Steubenville!

If your eyes aren't glazed over from all the Pope-watching this week, you may want...

September 19, 2015

Amazing Grace’s Brief Run on Broadway Draws to a Close

A few weeks ago, writing over at the National Catholic Register, I told the story...

September 15, 2015

Martin Luther and the “Epistle of Straw”

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but...

September 14, 2015

90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN: Now at a Theater Near You!

American Moviegoers, if you didn't see 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN on its opening weekend, get...

September 09, 2015

“I Can’t Sin—I Never Even Leave The House!”—An Examination of Conscience for Seniors

“I don’t need to go to confession!” said the elderly woman. “I never even leave...

September 09, 2015

WAR ROOM: Disappointing Critics, But Warming Hearts in Theaters Across America

I was going to completely ignore the Kendrick brothers' newest movie WAR ROOM. I'd read some...

September 05, 2015

Faith Makes You Happy. Chris Kaczor Explains.

From my earliest college days, I've railed against some of the major tenets of psychology....

August 2015

August 11, 2015

“A Good Invitation Fills Us With Joy” – A Guest Post from Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and business consultant. His books have been...

July 2015

July 21, 2015

$100 Million Alien Search May Yield Potential Converts

BREAKING: Stephen Hawking Launches $100 Million Search for Extraterrestrial Life; Pope Francis Stands Ready to...

July 15, 2015

Tweeting with GOD: Bold New Evangelization for a New Generation

I review books all the time--and I enjoy reading them, enjoy shiny new ideas well...

July 05, 2015

“Daughter, Your Faith Has Saved You”: A Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Thank you to my husband, Deacon Jerry Schiffer, for permitting me to share his homily....

June 2015

June 25, 2015

Dear Bristol: Thank You For Saying Yes to Life

My fellow Patheos blogger Bristol Palin made a pretty big announcement this morning: She told...

May 2015

May 12, 2015

HEARTSONGS: The Story of Matti Stepanek Will Knock Your Socks Off

Requiem in Sea Oh, to call the conch my home . . . Stormy-smoothed tunnels...

May 09, 2015

Everyday Wisdom from Pope Francis’ Daily Homilies–Now All in One Place!

How often I've enjoyed the little pearls of wisdom which come from Pope Francis' morning...

April 2015

April 24, 2015

Hillary Insists Your Backwards Religious Beliefs Must Be Changed….

"Deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed” for the sake...

April 06, 2015

What Do Young Americans Think of Jesus–And How Can We Change Their Minds?

Well, Easter has passed. We remember with gratitude that Jesus lived, died on the Cross...

March 2015

March 21, 2015

DO YOU BELIEVE? (Now Showing in Theaters Everywhere)

"Do You Believe?" is a question we must all answer in our lifetimes. Now, "Do...

March 15, 2015

Hello, God, Couldn’t You Just Text Me? Y’Know, Like You Did Antrel Rolle!

Antrel Rolle didn't know what to do. The former New York Giants safety had become...

March 12, 2015

Don Piper Was Dead–and Then He Wasn’t. Now a New Movie Tells His Incredible and Moving Story.

Don Piper was dead--and then he wasn't. Pastor Don Piper died on January 25, 1989,...