A Gospel for Gen Zers
A Reflection for Friday of the Second Week of Advent, by Michael O’Brien
Andre Braugher played the best Catholic character on TV
Frank Pembleton, Andre Braugher’s character on “Homicide: Life on the Street,” embodied the struggle to reconcile faith and intellect. Of course—he was educated by the Jesuits.
‘Klaus’ removes (most of) the magic of Santa Claus. But it replaces it with something even better.
In “Klaus,” the Santa legend grows from a simple act of kindness
Vietnam’s president has invited Pope Francis to visit the country
Vietnam’s Catholic bishops and community have long wanted the pope to come, and Francis has throughout his pontificate given special attention to Asia.
I love my Advent wreath. I just keep forgetting to light it.
Lighting the Advent wreath is a beautiful tradition, and I’m hoping that how I approach it is more important than how often.
Confession On-the-Go: How a Religious Community Uses an Ambulance as a Mobile Confessional
Evangelization may seem tricky, but the Community of Jesus Crucified in Saint Martinville, La. has created a unique way to follow in the footsteps of Saint Paul and meet people where they are. Father Michael Champagne, the religious Superior of CJC, spoke with ChurchPOP regarding the incredible way they take to the streets and evangelize […]
Find Peace Amid the Holiday Hustle With This ‘O Antiphon’ Prayer Guide…
Advent can easily become a spiritual struggle when you have decorations, gifts, and Christmas preparations on your plate. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Church helps us to intensify our efforts of prayer and spiritual preparation for Christmas starting on December 17. From December 17 to the 23, the Church offers us […]
Is Catholicism in Germany on the cutting edge, or on the brink?
On November 10, a “Synodal Committee” created by the recently completed German “Synodal Way” met for the first time. The committee’s mandate is to prepare the foundations for a “Synodal Council” of laity, clergy, and bishops to govern the Catholic Church in Germany from 2026 on. The idea of such a “Synodal Council” has already […]
‘Your confessional is ready’: A Denver Catholic high school started using restaurant buzzers to help coordinate confessions, and it’s actually working…
As you walk the halls of Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver, you won’t find any lines for confession. Instead, students simply pick up a buzzer, like the ones you see at your neighborhood restaurant, and wait for it to light up. Father CJ Mast is the Chaplain at Bishop Machebeuf. He says, “At first, […]
Would You Rejoice If Christ Came Today?
Yes, we rejoice because Baby Jesus is coming at Christmas. But we also rejoice because Adult Jesus is here, now, and he wants us to turn off every distraction and spend real time with him now. And if the sun goes dark today, and the dead rise from their graves, and a booming voice retells […]