By
We picked several recipes and tried our hand at this collection put together by the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Here’s what we think.
The Vatican Cookbook is a Religious Experience for Your Body and Soul Read More »
By
I’ve long held to the belief that nuns know how to throw a good party. These rocking sisters prove it! Don’t miss the air guitar at the end. Freddy would be proud. For what it’s worth, I think they’re Pauline Sisters of the Daughters of St. Paul.
Watch these Nuns Go All Out to Queen’s “We Will Rock You” Read More »
By
What would happen if the most well-known Bible characters had smartphones and social media? This witty banter between John Crist and Trey Kennedy will make you laugh laugh and maybe give another perspective on how to look at these often taken for granted familiar stories. Check out tour dates here for a chance to see
If Bible Characters had Smartphones (Hilarious!) Read More »
By
“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” — St. John Bosco St. John Bosco is known, in part, for his education of the young. So, if he couldn’t measure the worth and impact of a good Catholic book, then I will put as many good catholic books
These Are Four of the Best Catholic Children’s Books Available Read More »
By
Need something to keep the Christmas spirit alive? Nothing like the classics, but every now and then you find a new rendition that puts a new taste of excitement back into a story! Warning: your kids will watch this over and over and over again. Enjoy!
You Will Watch This Little Drummer Boy Video Until You Can’t Read More »
By
For Maria, it boils down to this: Making memories of creating together should be a priority.
“Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family” is Finally Here! Read More »
By
You never know what you might encounter riding the train in Rome, but the randomness is heightened during the Christmas season. Check out these priests who made a musical flash mob this year: View this post on Instagram El Rey ha nacido y los chicos lo saben #navidades #niñojesus #tren #feliznavidad #villancicos #merrychristmas #noel #roma
These Priests Made a Christmas Flash Mob on a Train in Rome! Read More »
By
It’s that time of year again! According to Maria Von Trapp in her book Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family, a saint should be chosen for the liturgical year- not all of us were that on top of things. It’s NOT TOO LATE! Jennifer Fulwiler updated her name and word generators for us
Saint and Word of the Year Generator Read More »
By
Blessed Miguel Pro’s last words as he faced a firing squad for his Catholic faith were, “Viva Christo Rey” translated, “Long Live Christ the King.” Here is a fantastic short video telling the story of his steadfast faith and how his death inspired thousands to take a public stand for their faith. Especially fitting following
Viva Christo Rey, Long Live Christ the King Read More »
By
Sister Cecylia Roszak passed away this month after celebrating her 110th birthday last March. She celebrated in her convent with joy and a visit from the Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski of Krakow. Many sources are claiming that she was the oldest known nun. She faced challenges such as hip and knee replacements that come with age,
World’s Oldest Nun Passes Away at 110 Read More »
By
We all love a good deal, here are some of our favorite companies running specials for Cyber Monday 2018! Sophia Institute Press The code says “BlackFriday” but it doesn’t end until Tuesday 11/27. My latest favorite from Sophia is Around the Year with Maria Von Trapp- perfect for the new liturgical year and adding family
Catholic Cyber Monday! Read More »
By
Washington D.C. — With November 2nd came the final ruling of the HHS mandate for the Little Sisters of the Poor. In January of 2012 the Obama Administration decided that it was “basic healthcare” to provide contraceptive methods and sterilization to anyone with insurance at the expense of the employer. The clear moral implications of
Little Sisters of the Poor Celebrate Victory in 6-Year Battle Against HHS Mandate Read More »
By
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA — St. Landry Catholic Church is coming together to pray for peace after the shootout that took place on Church grounds this past weekend. As Mass began, shots rang out which seeming to come from the back of the Church. It took a minute for the priest saying mass, Monsignor Russell J. Harrington,
St. Landry Church Prays for Peace Following Fatal Shooting Read More »
By
Gotta Catch ’em All, Gotta Catch ’em All… Saints? VATICAN CITY, ROME – A new app has been released by an independent creator, inspired by the popular game, POKEMON GO! The app-based game, Follow JC Go! will have catholics watching their phone for all the right reasons: learning about the saints, growing in their faith,
This App Is like Pokemon Go! Meets the Saints . . . We Tried It Out Read More »
By
Have you ever joked about wanting to burn down your house and start over instead of purge and organize? Haley Stewart, from the Carrots for Michaelmas blog and the Fountains of Carrots podcast recently released her new book, The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture. It’s about her family’s journey and what they
Haley Stewart Explains How “Less Is More” Has Become a Lifestyle Read More »
By
Does the Christian God exist? It’s a classic debate question. The Newman Center and The Secular Student Alliance brought Trent Horn and Dan Barker together to go head to head on the topic for the first time in four years at Minnesota State University Mankato. It. Was. Awesome! You can watch the debate in its
Does the Christian God Exist? Debate at MNSU Read More »
By
Have you ever heard two popular priests duel out over the game “Which Rock Said It?” St. Peter (the Rock of the Church) or Dwane Johnson (the Rock of the Wrestling world)?! Taylor Schroll of Forte Catholic, hosted just such a match on his 100th Episode celebration. Along with six other popular guests, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa and
Forte Catholic Podcast Just Made it’s 100th Episode—And We Love It Read More »
By
“We don’t leave the Church when it gets difficult, when there is corruption, when there is awful stuff. We lead the Church when it gets difficult, when there is corruption, when there is awful stuff.” Don’t Miss These Three Points: Was this your experience in seminary? No. Are you as angry as we are?
Fr. Schmitz’s Strong Reaction to PA Sex Abuse Scandal Will Leave You Inspired Read More »
By
If you’re wondering who Pope Paul VI is, and why the 50th’s anniversary of his encyclical getting so much press, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. FORMED.org has lined up for the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae. If you’re not subscribed for formed, that’s okay, we’ve still got you covered with the products here. Humanae Vitae
These are the Best Resources to Celebrate Humanae Vitae’s 50th Anniversary Read More »
By
Happy 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae!!! To mark this historic day, Dr. Thomas Hilgers, of the Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha NE, sat down for a twenty minute interview with Spirit Catholic Radio. “I was in medical school when it came out. . . . It met with an instantaneous dissent. And this dissent
“I was an instant convert to it” Humanae Vitae Impacted this Doctor’s Entire Career Read More »
