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10 Most Theologically Accurate AltRock Songs
One blazing summer when I was an angsty tween in Protestant church camp in the mountains of rural Alabama, one of the young worship leaders got on stage during the obligatory “cry night” to give his testimony. It was the usual “I was just a troubled young man with no direction—until…” fare, but then he …
Watch! Stephen Colbert Welcomes Pope Francis
The new host of Late Show, Stephen Colbert is a well known Catholic comedian. His faith and humor are on full display in his latest episode. Watch his hilarious and sincere welcome to Pope Francis: Now, watch him interview the Archbishop of Miami, his Excellency, Thomas Wenski. For more laughs check out the full …
When I Harvested Baby Body Parts
For eight years of my life, I worked at Planned Parenthood. I was a staunch defender of “women’s rights,” including the right to abortion on demand. However, I never believed we were there to sell abortions. I believed that we were there to reduce the number of abortions. That’s what we said to the media…surely …
10 Ways Bishop Barron Bosses at Evangelization
Now that Father Robert Barron is Bishop Robert Barrron, let’s review this list again… 1. Word on Fire Word on Fire serves as a global media ministry with dozens of formats including DVDs, study programs, videos, homilies, and books. Fr. Barron founded this ministry and assures us he plans to continue Word on Fire in …
The Best “Christian” Band You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Listening to Christian bands! Going to Christian concerts! Why oh why does such an idea make me cringe? Probably because the same ten Christian songs that circulate endlessly on Christian radio are sorry enough to drive a man to drink… too harsh? Probably. Let me explain. It is my opinion that Christian music should be …
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Catholics You’ll Hear on the Radio
Recognizing some musicians I knew of and already loved was encouraging to me as a new Catholic. So here is a rather mixed genre of artists who surprised and encouraged me as a new Catholic. Matt Maher Audrey Assad (Or you can see them together here!) Andrea Borcelli Sarah Hart Kathy Troccoli Chris Bray The …
What Love Is and What Love Is Not
With the release of EnRoute’s new book on June 5, 2015, Refractions of Light by Kevin Symonds, and the new release of Grey by E.L. James on June 18th, it is a good time to review what is true love and what is not love. Looking at the covers of the two books, they look …
10 Things in Laudato Si You Won’t Hear About From the Media
Pope Francis’ second encyclical “Laudato Si” was released this morning by the Holy See…and it’s pretty epic. It’s on ecology, the environment, creation, and much, much more! Despite some in the media reducing its contents to whatever is socio-politically controversial (ahem…climate change) there’s much more to this encyclical than what the media will no doubt …
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5 Tips for Talking About Pope Francis Without Being Ridiculed or Laughed At
My friend looks at me, “Pope Francis is taking the Church in a new direction…things will change…and the bishops in Ireland are following his lead,” and I feel a tug on my heart. During Francis’ first year in the chair of Peter, I heard these comments especially often. They popped up especially after headlines such …
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