Nigerian prelate says Christians not at risk under country’s new Muslim rulers
YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon – A leading Nigerian prelate has said that the very structure of the state in Africa’s most populous nation is “dysfunctional” and “not working,” including the division of the country into 36 states and the role of the military in national affairs. Despite fears under President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, […]
Black, Hispanic Catholic choirs in Baltimore aim to promote ‘unity and joy’
NEW YORK – When Joseph Oden performs in parish choirs, he said he lets the spirit move him – sometimes he’ll cry, sometimes he’ll dance. Other times, like at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Black Catholic Mass choir debut last week, he’s just filled with “a lot of joy.” “It was just a lot of joy,” […]
Maybe it’s time we rethink Christmas music
This Advent, what would it be like to seek newness with the obsessive ferocity of a teenager who just found the music of their soul?
A child’s empathy spurs lessons rooted in Catholic social teaching
NCR contributing writer Clarissa V. Aljentera’s young son is curious about the unhoused in Chicago. She and her husband try to teach him respect for all humanity, beginning with their neighbors.
Second Sunday of Advent: God’s promised future
Today, we hear some of Isaiah’s most famous lines, “Prepare the way of the Lord! … The glory of the Lord shall be revealed. All people shall see it together.”
New biography of Caryll Houselander illuminates 20th century Catholic writer
In this factual, carefully-researched biography, author Mary Frances Coady recounts the life of Caryll Houselander, whose spiritual writings inspired thousands during and just after World War II.
Day 343: God Uses Paul’s Past (2023)
In Acts 22, Paul’s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul’s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today’s readings from 2 […]
Wonder and Meaning in Advent: Letter from Prior General of the Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict
We at Catholic Business Journal found these wonder-filled Advent reflections from Father Matteo, the Prior General (in Italy) of the Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict, and written to the wide, international congregation of Camaldolese monks, nuns, lay oblates, friends and guests, to provide simple yet deep spiritual anchors to help you and… […]
Humanity Is Sanctified In Giving | Fulton Sheen
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1046: Why is Mary SINLESS? [Podcast]
Dr. Taylor Marshall discuss why Catholics believe the Virgin Mary is sinless. Watch this new podcast episode by clicking here: If the audio player does not show up in your email or browser, please click here to listen. Dr. Taylor Marshall’s newest book: Antichrist and Apocalypse: The 21 Prophecies of Revelation Unveiled and DescribedAlso get his […]