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May 2016

May 27, 2016

How God Hauled Me Kicking and Screaming Into the Catholic Church

I asked Kevin to share a bit about his new book, How God Hauled Me...

April 2016

April 26, 2016

Archbishop of Damascus: 4 Greatest Challenges to Christians in the East

This is the latest letter from Maronite Archbishop Samir Nassar in Syria. Many thanks to...

March 2016

March 21, 2016

Christological Battles Around “The Young Messiah”

By Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, FSP Last week's opening of The Young Messiah in theaters...

March 17, 2016

Lent and “Letting Go Moments”

What we can’t let go of, what we don’t use in freedom and gracious respect,...

March 09, 2016

Problems? Our Lady Undoer of Knots Can Help

On the Sunday before last Christmas I started a novena to Our Lady, Undoer of...

February 2016

February 27, 2016

What Was Jesus Doing in the Basement?

Sister Julia came to my office the other day with a real find: “Sister Anne,...

February 20, 2016

Sr. Helena Burns Reviews: The Young Messiah

Sr. Helena Burns has a lot to say about this new movie about the boy...

February 19, 2016

Sr. Marie-Paul Reviews: Risen

By Sr. Marie-Paul Curley Risen is a drama set in Biblical times centering around the...

February 11, 2016

Lent Is Not Simply About Self-Improvement

If you’re looking for a self-improvement plan, go talk to Dr. Phil.

January 2016

January 19, 2016

O Antiphons for Ordinary Time and Ordinary Lives

Most of our days are filled with the routine and normal. We feel our lives...

January 18, 2016

Sr. Helena Burns Reviews: The Revenant

The film never blinks. The film never flinches. The film never looks away. The film...

December 2015

December 24, 2015

Take Joy: Christmas Lessons from Books

I asked my friend Monica to write a Christmas post for all of you. I...

December 08, 2015

What Is the Year of Mercy? Resources and Details…

What is the Year of Mercy that begins today? What do I need to know...

November 2015

November 24, 2015

#SyrianRefugees: The Dangerous Effects of Fear-Mongering

This is a wonderful round up of resources from Sr. Anne on the Syrian refugee...

November 21, 2015

The Year of Mercy and the Feast of Christ the King

The Year of Mercy is going to start in a couple weeks. Today's feast of...

November 05, 2015

#NationalVocationAwarenessWeek: How To Overcome Obstacles in Discerning Consecrated Life

In our culture, marriage as we understand it as Catholics may be under pressure, but...

October 2015

October 30, 2015

Novena for the Media (and Help the Nuns!)

My sisters are beginning a novena for the media (just in time!) as part of...

October 27, 2015

NEWS FLASH: The Synod on the Family Is Not Over

Some prominent opinionators are acting as if the Synod document (technically the Synod "report") established...

October 24, 2015

Keep Calm and Carry on with Your Daily Life

By Sr. Mary Peter Martin, FSP You may have noticed the latest trend in Keep...

October 15, 2015

Sr. Hosea Reviews: The Intern with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway

Although many critics panned The Intern, I believe the film has much to say, especially...

October 14, 2015

Pope Francis: A Walking Commercial for Catholicism

“I haven't been to Church in ten years, but Pope Francis is making such a...

October 07, 2015

Sr. Helena Burns Reviews: Pawn Sacrifice with Tobey Maguire

Sr. Helena Burns has a lot to say about the new movie "Pawn Sacrifice" by...

October 05, 2015

Two Keys to Understanding Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage

In this eye-opening piece, Father Anthony Gerber shares two keys to understanding the teaching of...

October 02, 2015

If Your Political Leaning Causes You to Sin, Cut It Off!

Father Anthony Gerber has an excellent guest post on labels and sin: "Therefore, if your...

September 2015

September 22, 2015

How to Welcome the Pope!

As the cities of Washington, D.C., New York, and Philadelphia roll out their red carpets...

September 11, 2015

Sr. Helena Burns Reviews: War Room

"Just the thought of "a film about prayer" could make the holiest Christian pastor tremble...

September 04, 2015

5 Quick Facts: Pope Francis, Abortion and the Year of Mercy

After the pope's statement about forgiving abortion, some media reports have made it sound like...

September 02, 2015

Clericalism in the Catholic Worker: A Response to the Des Moines Scandal

The privilege of holding Mass at the Des Moines Catholic Worker was recently revoked by...

August 2015

August 25, 2015

Download Holy Hour of Reparation for Sins Against Life

Free Holy Hour in reparation for sins against life. Download today. - "Perhaps through our...

August 18, 2015

Sr. Helena Burns Reviews: The Gift

Looking for a tight suspense thriller? Look no further than "The Gift." Sr. Helena Burns...