Day: February 7, 2024

ASK FATHER: Chess? You are a heretic! A Council denier!

From a reader… QUAERITUR: You have a lot of stuff about chess on your Catholic blog.  But chess is not a Catholic game.  It was condemned by the Church. Why do you have so much about something that was condemned?  … Read More →

Many Israeli Christians Condemn Hamas and Support Israel

Hazem Bader A Christian worshipper prays before the Bethlehemitissa icon of the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus, near the entrance of the Grotto, at the Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank early on December 24, 2023. They warn that the Islamist group that launched the […]

Parental rights win with new Alberta policy

Alberta’s proposed parental rights policy is another step in parents regaining control of their children’s education — in particular concerning a perceived overreach with gender ideology — from school bureaucrats, its supporters say. The new policy, introduced by Premier Danielle Smith in a video posted to X on Jan. 31, will forbid gender reassignment surgery […]

6 Intriguing Facts About the Amazing & Courageous Saint Josephine Bakhita

Feb. 8 is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita! The Church celebrates her life and legacy by learning about her journey on earth. We are encouraged to mark this day with prayer for her intercession and celebration of her holy example. Here are 6 things to know about Saint Josephine Bakhita: Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP […]