God made Catholicism a businesslike religion…
“The outside observer is apt to conceive of Catholicism as at least a business-like religion,” wrote Ronald Knox in his classic The Belief of Catholics. Knox was a Catholic C.S. Lewis, as smart as Lewis but I think cleverer, with a gift equal to his for popular writing. And, as a Catholic, writing from a […]
How will we know if we’re in a recession? These are the most important indicators economists and forecasters are watching…..
A growing number of economists predict that the United States is headed for a recession in the next year. Polls have found that some Americans believe we’re already in one. But regardless of the dim forecasts and souring mood among Americans, it could take a while before we actually know if and when the country […]
America’s 25 bestselling cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2022 (so far)…
Supply issues continue to plague the industry, but these are the models that have managed to reach the most buyers in 2022.
A process that started with reforms most found rational has led to Drag Queen Story Hour. It will no doubt go further…..
Why have people become so crazy when there is so much information and so many experts? To answer, we need to know the basic understandings people rely on. These are evidently leading them astray. So here are some that now dominate public discussion: First, Scientism. This tells us that modern natural science is our only […]
Congregation of the Holy Cross Elects First Non-Priest Superior General…
The Congregation of Holy Cross has elected the Connecticut-born Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., as superior general. He is the first non-priest to head the congregation, as allowed under a change to church law approved by Pope Francis. “I am humbled and grateful for the confidence and trust of my brothers in Holy Cross for allowing […]
Day 189: Follow the Lord (2022)
Fr. Mike explains why it’s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today’s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. […]
Congregation of Holy Cross elects first non-priest superior general
Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, who was elected superior general of the Congregation of Holy Cross July 1, 2022, speaks at the National Religious Vocation Conference in Plano, Texas, November 1, 2012. / National Religious Vocation Conference via F… […]
Missionaries of Charity expelled from Nicaragua
Missionaries of Charity leave Nicaragua on July 6, 2022. / Credit: P. Sunil Kumar Adugula Managua, Nicaragua, Jul 7, 2022 / 15:00 pm (CNA). The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, which has been in power for 15 years, expelled 18 … […]
Pro-abortion protesters disrupted Mass at Catholic church in Chicago
Pro-abortion protesters are escorted from Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chicago, June 26, 2022. / Screengrab of instagram video posted by troubleinthechi. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 7, 2022 / 16:00 pm (CNA). Pro-abortion protesters … […]
U.S. bishops call for change after Highland Park shooting
Carl Ballou / Shutterstock Washington D.C., Jul 7, 2022 / 17:00 pm (CNA). Following the July 4 shooting near Chicago, the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a continued push for change and noted its support for strengthened gun laws.“Over the … […]