The Conductor: Lessons from Dietrich von Hildebrand’s battle against Hitler
“Do you know that God has granted you a rare sensus supernaturalis (sense for the supernatural)? And do you realize clearly the responsibility that such a gift entails?”—Fr. Gustave Desbuquois to Dietrich von Hildebrand “That […]
Another prayer for priests
Do you consciously pray for priests? For those local priests whom you know and those far away? For those whom you love? For those who are annoying or obviously in grave spiritual danger? On the sidebar I have an image … Read More →
Thousands gather at the Jordan River with patriarch to mark the baptism of Jesus
Worshipers in front of the Latin church dedicated to the Baptism of Jesus, in the locality known as “Bethany beyond the Jordan,” at the exit of the Mass of the Feast of Baptism, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. / Credit: Marinella Bandini Am… […]
The Mentors Radio: Navigating Addiction’s Impact on Careers and Lives with Guest Mentor Ed Kopetsky of Stanford Health
In this week’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ed Kopetsky, former CIO of Stanford Health about navigating addiction, which is the leading cause of death today. It derails lives and careers, and destroys familes. Kopetsky lost his 31-year-old son to an overdose and shares his learnings from being on the… […]
Pope Francis accepts resignation of head of Syro-Malabar Church, Cardinal Alencherry
CNA—Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, based in India, commending the prelate’s faithfulness after decades of leadership in that Church. At the same time, the Holy Father addressed an ongoing bitter dispute in the archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, directing the faithful there to accept… […]
What Pope Benedict XVI said about St. Hilary of Poitiers
CNA—After a long journey to the Catholic faith, Hilary (born in 310) was baptized in 345 and elected bishop of Poitiers in 353. His first work, “Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew,” (the link is to an English translation) is the oldest surviving Latin commentary on that Gospel. Pope Pius IX formally recognized him as… […]
Organizaciones católicas piden rezar una novena a la Inmaculada Concepción por Nicaragua
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (OSV Noticias) — Las Obras Misionales Pontificias y Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada exhortan a los cristianos a orar por la paz en Nicaragua, en medio de la represión contra la Iglesia Católica y el encarcelamiento de sacerdotes y obispos. Las dos organizaciones convocaron una novena a la Inmaculada Concepción de María, […]
Interview with president of EWTN Spain about his Book on Scientific Evidence for God goes Viral
ACI Prensa—An interview with the president of EWTN Spain about his book on the existence of God has gone viral on social media, underlining the interest of the so-called Gen Z (those born in 1997 or later) in the mystery of the existence of God. José Carlos González-Hurtado discussed his book “Nuevas Evidencias Científicas de… […]
Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in Hong Kong national security trial
Jimmy Lai, the embattled Hong Kong Catholic democracy activist, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to all charges leveled against him in his national security trial there. Lai, the Chinese-born founder of the anti-government newspaper Apple Daily, entered a not-guilty plea to the charges of conspiring to collude with a foreign power. The 76-year-old Lai was… […]
Chinese bishop who was removed from diocese by Communist regime is arrested
CNA—Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of the Diocese of Wenzhou in the eastern region of Zhejiang, China, was arrested by Chinese security forces on Jan. 2, according to a report by AsiaNews. During his arrest, the bishop was, according to an AsiaNews source, instructed to “take clothes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter,” indicating that his detention… […]