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CLIP: Were the Saints romantic? God, courtship, & salvation | Patrick O’Hearn

Were the Saints romantic? Catholic saints unveil the profound essence of genuine spousal romance, illustrating how it can intricately align with God’s salvation plan while guiding souls towards heavenly realms. The societal significance of courtship has dwindled over time, yet Patrick O’Hearn, an author, has ignited a resurgence in the forgotten craft of courtship. In […]

Lawmaker warns of Chinese communists changing the Bible

null / Ryk Neethling via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 21, 2023 / 13:15 pm (CNA). The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party warned on Thursday of efforts from the Chinese government to subvert Christianity by changing parts of the Bible.  “The Chinese Communist Party is rewriting […]

U.S. State Department hits Nicaraguan officials with visa restrictions

A woman exits the Universidad Centroamericana (Central American University) in Managua on Aug. 16, 2023. The Jesuit Central American University (UCA) of Nicaragua announced the suspension of all its activities after a court ordered the confiscation of its assets and funds after accusing it of being a “center of terrorism.” / Credit: STRINGER/AFP via Getty […]

Catholics and House GOP Question Bishops’ Cash Bonanza From Immigrant Smuggling

With no projected end to the chaos of illegal immigration at the Mexican border, some congressional Republicans have decided to confront the religious agencies aggravating the problem — including Catholic Charities, which plays a pivotal role in human smuggling, as The Stream reported. Even conservative Catholics are organizing to oppose their bishops’ support of open borders. The […]

CLIP: Were the Saints romantic? God, courtship, & salvation | Patrick O’Hearn

Were the Saints romantic? Catholic saints unveil the profound essence of genuine spousal romance, illustrating how it can intricately align with God’s salvation plan while guiding souls towards heavenly realms. The societal significance of courtship has dwindled over time, yet Patrick O’Hearn, an author, has ignited a resurgence in the forgotten craft of courtship. In […]