Washington D.C., May 6, 2016 / 03:36 am (CNA/EWTN News). A coalition of scientists and faith leaders has called on President Barack Obama to take “meaningful” steps to reduce the threat of “nuclear catastrophe” in light of his likely upcoming trip to Japan. “Nuclear weapons remain a real and urgent threat to humanity and our …
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My priest is the absolute best. But admittedly, he makes me squirm in my seat sometimes. On occasion it feels like he should end his sentences with, “I’m talking to you, Abby Johnson.” But honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. My priest challenges me and that’s what our spiritual leaders should do. After …
There are many amazing saints, and many amazing blessed and venerables and servants of God, so many that lots often are overlooked. Here are my picks for a faithful departed you might start hearing more and more about sooner rather than later. Blessed Chiara Luce Badano October 29, 1971 – October 7, 1990, beatified September …
Growing up Protestant, I had a lot of misconceptions about the Catholic Church, about both her practices and her beliefs. Since the Mass is the principal form of worship in the Catholic Church, I thought it’d be nice to use it to respond to some of the false claims made about the Church. First among …
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Quiz – How Can You Grow in Your Faith This Summer? Love0
The 7 Virtues. Doesn’t that simple title take you back to elementary school? It certainly does for me! It’s become an under-utilized trait in our very fast-moving, and dare I say, self-centered society. My heart has been filled lately with the desire to share kindness in a more intentional way with strangers and friends alike. Sometimes …
“The deaf and dumb man from the Decapolis is a wonderful evocation of many in our contemporary secularized culture. Immersed in the concerns of the world, many today no longer hear the word of God, and, as a result, are inarticulate in their religious speech.” – Father Robert Barron Do you find it difficult to …
Vatican II’s Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis Redintegratio tell us about non-Catholic Christians, Nor should we forget that anything wrought by the grace of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of our separated brethren can be a help to our own edification. Whatever is truly Christian is never contrary to what genuinely belongs to the faith; indeed, …
First of all, we aren’t always what we seem. Sometimes only *we* know what our faith actually looks like Cause there are times where we just want off the ride We struggle to stay awake when we pray And are easily distracted Some days we can’t even get past the first hurdle We avoid near …