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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 04, 2016

Four Catholic Nuns (Missionaries of Charity) Martyred in Yemen

Four Missionary of Charity sisters have been murdered by unidentified attackers in Yemen along with...

March 02, 2016

5 Solutions for Election Season Despair, Anger, and Worry

Even though I am normally unenthused about my voting options, this election season has been...

February 2016

February 18, 2016

Praying for Prodigals: An Intercessory Prayer Retreat

Do you pray for loved ones and anyone else who has left the Church? (If...

January 2016

January 20, 2016

Daughters of St. Paul Dominate the #HabitedHipster Competition

I've been nominated in the ‪#‎HabitedHipster‬ competition along with a plethora of fellow FSPs. My...

December 2015

December 28, 2015

A Syrian Refugee’s Plea for Safety

A guest post from a Syrian living in the US: "Being a refugee is tough,...

December 23, 2015

When Christmas Is Difficult

Is your Christmas going to be difficult? Do you know someone who is going to...

December 21, 2015

A Dark Night: Christmas Letter from Archbishop in Syria

This is a short Christmas letter from Maronite Archbishop Samir Nassar in Syria, translated by...

December 17, 2015

Texan Priest Gives Amazing Homily Against Hate

Last week I had an experience that has bothered me; it’s bothered me greatly in...

November 2015

November 25, 2015

Nun Learns Thanksgiving Lesson from Homeless Man

Several years ago I received this email from a Dominican sister for Thanksgiving. I asked...

November 24, 2015

4 Possible Paths for Christians in the East Says Syrian Archbishop

This is the Christmas letter written by Syrian Archbishop Samir Nassar, translated by Sr. Margaret...

November 16, 2015

Don’t #PrayforParis? Oh You Can Bet Your Bottom Dollar We’ll Pray.

The always provoking Charlie Hebdo cartoonists have responded to the attacks in Parish with a...

November 06, 2015

Novena for the Media – Days 7, 8, and 9

We are getting close to the end of the webathon, and today we focus on...

November 05, 2015

Novena for the Media – Day 6

Meet our elderly sisters!

November 03, 2015

Novena for the Media: Day 4

Day 4 of the Novena for the Media includes a beautiful prayer for photographers.

November 02, 2015

Novena for the Media: Day 3

Day 3 of the Novena for the Media includes a beautiful prayer for artists.

October 2015

October 29, 2015

I Hope Potential Catholics Aren’t Watching Us…

I'm not sure if it was the synod that got people really worked up, but...

October 16, 2015

#Synod15: Thank God for Heretics

Perhaps it is necessary to hear the articulation of unorthodox ideas in order to reach...

September 2015

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 01, 2015

Two New Nuns Share Why They Chose Their Names!

Sr. Chelsea and Sr. Carly have allowed me to share with you the reflections they...

August 2015

August 26, 2015

BREAKING: Archbishop in Syria Writes About Child Soldiers

It is unprecedented that the archbishop would write two letters in one week. In this...

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 24, 2015

Act Now! Innocent Man to Be Executed in Oklahoma

Time is running out for Richard. Here are 5 things you can do NOW to...

July 2015

July 30, 2015

Going On Retreat: Prayer Requests Welcome

I will be going on my yearly 8-day retreat on August 3-10. I will not...

July 27, 2015

5 Things Christians Shouldn’t Say to Atheists

I have recently been accused of being more "nice" than truthful. Perhaps you will read...

July 14, 2015

A Former Atheist’s Take on the Future of the Church

I was a punk rocker in high school and one of the worse insults you...

July 13, 2015

5 Tips: When Friends and Family Disagree on Gay Marriage

I was an ardent gay rights and same-sex marriage supporter when I was an atheist. I continued to...

June 2015

June 17, 2015

BREAKING: Archbishop in Syria Pleads for Help

BREAKING: The Archbishop of Damascus pleads for help in his latest letter for his people...

June 08, 2015

A Sister to Sin: The Gangbanger and a Nun

I walk to the driver's side and can make out a man with sunglasses, bathed...

June 05, 2015

Why I Choose to REMAIN Catholic

I extended an invite to my readers to write about why they remain Catholic, this...