The Master Is Returning — Have We Kept the Light on for Him?
Jan Luyken, “The Faithful and Wise Steward,” 18th century, Bowyer Bible engraving. SAINTS & ART: Our Lord is coming back, but we don’t know when. Are we giving a faithful account of our service?
Day 219: Separation from God (2022)
Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God’s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs […]
Church must undergo profound reform to survive, says French sociologist
The Catholic Church may be at a turning point in its history, believes Danièle Hervieu-Léger, a leading French sociologist on religion. To survive in secularized Western societies, the institution will have to reform itself, she says. In a new book with fellow sociologist Jean-Louis Schlegel that came out this past spring, “Vers l’implosion? Entretiens sur […]
In Lebanon, young adults renovate homes to help poor, build friendships
BEIRUT — For the poor in Lebanon whose lives are clouded in misery, even a fresh coat of paint can brighten bleak living conditions. That’s what Caritas Lebanon youth volunteers are doing for 40 needy families all over the country this summer for their annual home renovation project, now in its 16th year. “Due to […]
Pope Francis: ‘Never tire of making mistakes while preaching Christ online’
Pope Francis sends a video message to participants in a conference in Mexico, and urges “digital evangelizers” to reach out to people in digital spaces who have not yet encountered Christ. Read all
The Vigilant and Faithful Disciple
Readings: • Wis 18:6-9 • Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 • Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 • Lk 12:32-48 “What is the mark of a Christian?” asked St. Basil in his work, Moralia, which is a guide […]
Archbishop Paglia on Archie’s death: ‘Humanity defeated when life decided by a court’
Archie Battersbee, a 12-year-old English boy at the heart of a court battle, dies after doctors removed his life support, with the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life offering prayers for his family. Read all
Will Pope Francis visit Ukraine? A September trip is possible.
After Pope Francis met with Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See, the ambassador suggested that a papal visit to that war-torn country may happen in the near future.
Canadian Border Agent speaks out against Trudeau’s travel app as ‘tyranny’
The border officer urged Canadians to treat the border guards enforcing use of the ArriveCAN app ‘like they’re invisible, seriously.’
12-year-old Archie Battersbee has died after UK hospital removed his life support
Archie Battersbee died August 6, two hours after his life support was removed. His parents have been fighting for his life in court since late April.