Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)
Fr. Mike points out how today’s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may […]
St. John Bosco: Years Ahead of His Time
“St. John Bosco was years ahead of his time — and ours. A master psychologist, nurturer, and educator, his boys’ clubs and schools — whether academic, technical, or seminary — lovingly educated the whole child, intellect, emotions, soul, and body, with remarkable results.” — Patricia Treece, Nothing Short of a Miracle: God’s Healing Power in […]
Pope Francis Congratulates Italy’s President on Re-Election
NCRegister President Sergio Mattarella enters the Vatican for an audience with Pope Francis on Dec. 16, 2021. With his re-election as president, Mattarella is expected to take the oath of office for a second term on February 3.
Catholic Schools Week 2022: Here’s What You Need to Know
Ron Adar Students attend first day of in-person learning at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy Sept. 2020. From teaching kindergarten students how to genuflect to leading middle schoolers through Theology of the Body curriculums, Catholic schools aim to engender faith in their students and help them to […]
Dominican Priest Killed in Vietnam
Courtesy photo Bishop Aloisiô Nguyên Hùng Vi of Kon Tum says a funerary Mass for Fr. Giuse Trần Ngọc Thanh, O.P., at Plei Đôn chapel in Kon Rơbang parish, Vietnam, Jan. 30, 2022. The Diocese of Kon Tum said he was murdered in his house, and that a suspect has been arrested.
Benedict XVI and the Abuse Report
Editor’s note: This essay was published in German at kath.net last week and was translated into English, with the permission of the author, by Frank Nitsche-Robinson. Munich (kath.net) “Benedict’s lie!” – this accusation is haunting […]
Opinion: You’re not listening!
The greatest irony about this irony-stuffed Synod on Synodality is fundamental and glaring. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. It’s this: Anxiously desiring to show that it’s a listening Church, institutional church leaders perfectly demonstrate […]
(2022-01-30) Let Us Be Both Faithful and Gentle
Sermon titled “Let Us Be Both Faithful and Gentle” posted on Sunday January 30, 2022. Size: 10.6 MB; duration: 11:38.
(2022-01-30) Enduring Her Passion the Church is Fair as the Moon
Sermon titled “Enduring Her Passion the Church is Fair as the Moon” posted on Sunday January 30, 2022. Size: 14.8 MB; duration: 16:12.
Dominican priest killed in Vietnam
Bishop Aloisiô Nguyên Hùng Vi of Kon Tum says a funerary Mass for Fr. Giuse Trần Ngọc Thanh, O.P., at Plei Đôn chapel in Kon Rơbang parish, Vietnam, Jan. 30, 2022. / Diocese of Kon Tum. Kon Tum, Vietnam, Jan 30, 2022 / 15:12 pm (CNA). Father Giuse (Joseph) Trần Ngọc Thanh, O.P., was killed […]