The “Twitterverse” can be a cantankerous place. Amidst the opportunities for evangelization, dialogue, and networking there are also plenty of instances of confusion, scandal, and sometimes even apparent heresy. No one knows this better, perhaps, than Fr. James Martin, S.J. Jesuit priest, author, consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, editor of America Magazine, and …
PARIS, FRANCE – A fire broke out this evening (Paris time), Monday, April 15, 2019, engulfing possibly one of the most famous cathedrals, Notre Dame. Thankfully the church had closed to the public prior to the fire for the preparation for evening mass, so there are currently no fatalities or injuries reported. The spire and …
From the time we wake in the morning and decide to actually get out of bed until we finally decide to go back to bed at the end of the day, we are constantly making decisions. Some of these are easy decisions. On the other hand, some of our decisions are life changing. Should you …
I backed The Catholic Card Game on Kickstarter, so I was recently rewarded for my efforts with a delivery of the game and the expansion pack. For those who are unaware, The Catholic Card Game is a Catholic version of the wildly popular but highly inappropriate “Cards Against Humanity” game. The creator of the game …
With the holidays coming soon, odds are you’re already starting to receive physical letters and emails, asking for donations from a variety of different organizations and religious orders. It’s no wonder that many people check Forbes list of the top 100 largest U.S. charities to make sure they’re donating to a legitimate organization. With the …
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The Catholic Church contains some of the best examples of fatherhood. Saint Joseph, Saint Joachim, and Saint Louis Martin are among some of the most well-known. However, did you know there are other saintly men from whom one can also draw inspiration from? Get ready to meet four great, holy men who were not only …
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The internet has provided mankind with unparalleled access to a vast amount of information at his fingertips. One of the highlights of the internet is that it provides all the information that you need regarding places of relief when nature calls in or surrounding the Vatican. See where the bones of St. Peter lie, leap into …
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There are some quotes from the saints that just roll off our tongues like well-worn proverbs, like, “I am not afraid, I was born to do this!” (St. Joan of Arc) or “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” (St. Pio of Pietrelcina). But the saints said many things that are less well-known but deserve to be! …
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Here are ten scriptural passages, from the New Testament in particular, that every Catholic should know in order to stand up for the faith in these challenging times. Please note that these are subsequent to Christ’s own teachings on the commitment required for the good of marriage and chastity, as recounted in Matthew 19:1-12 and reflected in …
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All of the Catholic blogging world is falling in love with Wonder Woman, and that love is well-deserved because this movie has Christianity written all over it. During my second viewing, I couldn’t help but notice how Diana Prince and Steve Trevor brought to mind another heroic couple: The Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. Diana …
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