Father Mike Schmitz at March for Life Rally: ‘Every Person Matters’

Courtesy photo Father Mike Schmitz, the host of the “Bible in a Year” podcast, addresses the crowd at the March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022. “Every child matters. Every woman matters. Every person matters.” Father Schmitz stated.

US Supreme Court Allows Texas Abortion Law Challenge to Stay With State’s Top Court

Katie Yoder Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Dec. 1, 2021, in conjunction with oral argument in ‘Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.’ The Jan. 20 ruling is the latest in a long series regarding the Texas Heartbeat Law. The law will remain in place at least until […]

Beseeching the Lord for Healing

We enjoy this year a goodly stretch of verdant Epiphanytide. Some years it is very short indeed, depending on when Easter falls. This year we get through the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays after Epiphany, though not the 6th, which gives way to Septuagesima Sunday. Take note that the opening chant for Holy Mass in […]

General Grant’s Papal Encounter

After serving two terms as president, Ulysses Grant went on a world tour, accompanied by his wife. One of the many stops on their trip was the Vatican. When Grant was presented to the pope, the holy father said, “I want to thank you for the religious privileges you granted to Catholic soldiers in your armies.” Thinking back, […]