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January 2015

January 16, 2015

Reddit’s /r/Catholicism Will Close for Prayer on Thursday

One resource which I've found helpful as I scan the news each morning is Reddit's...

January 13, 2015

The Surviving Audio of C.S. Lewis Talking About Prayer

During World War II, C.S. Lewis gave a series of radio addresses to the British...

January 03, 2015

Scott Hahn Hospitalized, Undergoes Surgery for Five Hernias

Dr. Scott Hahn, theologian, author and Catholic apologist, has undergone a successful surgery at the...

December 2014

December 24, 2014

An Astronaut’s Christmas Eve Message from Space

On Dec. 24, 1968, our nation was in strife. The war in Vietnam had divided and...

December 13, 2014

Say a Prayer for Pope Francis Today, As He Celebrates His Priesthood Anniversary

Yes, he is the Vicar of Christ, leader of the Catholic Church in the entire...

December 10, 2014

Wise Words in Soft Brown Leather: Patristic Wisdom for Daily Living

I love a beautiful book. And A Year With the Church Fathers is certainly beautiful, with its...

November 2014

November 28, 2014

You’re Driving Along and… I Know! You Should Pray the Rosary!

Just in time for Christmas giving (or holiday devotions), the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother...

November 26, 2014

Planning a Catholic Thanksgiving

Hey, Catholics! Does your Thanksgiving look any different from anyone else's? If the mention of...

November 17, 2014

CONFIRMED: Pope Francis Is Coming to Philly!

The Pope is coming to America! We knew there was a good chance that Pope...

November 07, 2014

Call for Prayer: Bishop Robert Baker Undergoes Surgery Today

Prayer Warriors: Please say a prayer today for Bishop Robert J. Baker, bishop of Birmingham...

September 2014

September 27, 2014

Poncho the Parrot Prays the Hail Mary

Ah, the Internet: Ain't it grand? I stumbled upon this wonderful clip of a green...

September 13, 2014

Day of Prayer for Cardinal Newman Planned for October 11

Four years after the Beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman, C.O., there is a fresh...

August 2014

August 13, 2014

Fr. Hubert Schiffer and the Jesuit Priests Who Survived Hiroshima

I wish I could tell you that I'm related to Jesuit Father Hubert Schiffer. I've...

August 11, 2014

History Repeats Itself: Lepanto and the Current ISIS Crisis

The Muslims had a distinct advantage. They greatly outnumbered the Christians whom they oppressed. Their...

July 2014

July 27, 2014

Dulia and Hyperdulia: Do Catholics Really Worship Mary?

Repeat after me: Catholics do not worship Mary. Catholics do not worship Mary. Catholics do...

July 18, 2014

Pope Francis, Holy Land Peacemaker; But Will It Work?

The world's a mess, it seems. The downed airplane in Ukraine; the drug cartels and...

July 10, 2014

Does Social Media Drown Out God? Or Does It Draw You Closer?

Social media is drowning out God. Young people need to find silence away from the...

July 08, 2014

“Have a Blessed Day,” She Said; So They Fired Her

Polly Neace had the same message for every customer at the Walton, Kentucky branch of...

June 2014

June 25, 2014

Now North Carolina Students Have the Right to Pray, Just Like the Rest of Us!

This week, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill which protects the...

May 2014

May 05, 2014

BREAKING: Supreme Court Says It’s OK to Pray!

In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court this morning ruled that it's OK to...

April 2014

April 30, 2014

Padre Pio, Bernard of Clairvaux, and the Shoulder Wound of Christ

What do medieval mystic St. Bernard of Clairvaux and modern monk St. Padre Pio have...

April 14, 2014

Well Mannered Dogs Say Grace Before Meals

And you thought your little puppy was smart! These Chinese dogs say a heartfelt prayer...

April 13, 2014

Bubba Watson Wins the Masters Tournament, Prays for a Sick Teen

Popular golfer Bubba Watson took away his second green jacket in three years today, winning...

April 13, 2014

Today, Join Archbishop Aquila for Ten Minutes of Prayer

Everything the pro-life movement has worked toward over the past decades is in jeopardy. That's...

April 05, 2014

The Pocket Gospel: A Gift from Pope Francis

The faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Angelus on Sunday, April 6,...

April 02, 2014

Sometimes I Hunger for This

I am a Catholic writer. I am a Catholic. I am Catholic. I am. And...

March 2014

March 30, 2014

An Opening Day Tradition: Pray for the Detroit Tigers!

St. John's Episcopal Church stands just across the street from Comerica Park, home to the...

March 28, 2014

Ron Rolheiser’s “Sacred Fire”: Nudging Us Toward a More Mature Discipleship

My first recollection of the writings of Fr. Ronald Rolheiser dates back many years, to...

March 25, 2014

“Praying the Steps” at Holy Cross Immaculata, and Helping a Friend in Need

A PRAYERFUL TRADITION Atop Mount Adams, the highest point in Cincinnati, Ohio, stands Holy Cross...

March 19, 2014

Everyday Wisdom from Archbishop Fulton Sheen

+ JMJ + This Lent, I've been spending a little time each day with Archbishop...