The Spiritual Appeal of Cherries
Launching this year on March 20 in Washington, D.C., the National Cherry Blossom Festival is a glittering event drawing into the nation’s capital annually over 1.5 million people. They come, of course, to admire the beauty of the sparkling cherry blossom trees that encircle the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument. But visitors can also […]
Into The Wilderness: The St. Jogues Seminarian Project
Trekking through the foothills of the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming, a group of 6-12 seminarians participating in the COR Expeditions “St. Jogues Project” this summer will embark on an epic spiritual journey. From backpacking through the desert, experiencing 24-hour adoration and the sacraments in the thick silence of the forest, and bonding with homeless […]
LENTCAzT 2024 – 34: Monday in Passiontide – The penance of Lent draws graces down from God.
A 5 minute daily podcast to help you in your Lenten discipline. Today, Fr. Troadec talks about the conversion of Nineveh and Jonah. The penance of Lent draws graces down from God. Roman Station is San Crisogono. Here’s a video … Read More →
Cardinal McElroy, homosexuality, and the repudiation of doctrine
Cardinal Robert McElroy, in his recent remarks to the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, stated the following: It is essential to safeguard the deposit of faith. But how do the doctrinal tradition and history of […]
Ukraine’s chief military chaplain: Preaching hope to a world at war on Good Friday
When reflecting on the life, death and resurrection of the Lord while living in a state of military invasion and active war, “everything becomes more authentic,” and “God ceases to be just a concept,” says Andriy Zelinskyy, S.J. “He really becomes a source of life and all hope for you and for those who are […]
Pope Francis: God’s glory does not correspond to human success
Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday Angelus on March 17, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Mar 17, 2024 / 09:07 am (CNA). Pope Francis said Sunday that God’s glory and our true happiness are… […]
Seeing Red is dark, humorous Orwellian fiction noir set in Detroit
T.M. Doran is the author of several novels, including Terrapin: A Mystery, Iota, and the “Toward the Gleam” trilogy: Toward the Gleam, The Lucifer Ego, and Kataklusmos. He is also a regular contributor to Catholic World Report. His new novel […]
Am eerie 1968 NBC documentary VIDEO: “The New American Catholic”. Fr. Z comments and reminisces about many things.
I spotted a video on Twitter/X. But first… let me help you get into the mood. Now that that’s in your head…. The video I spotted is a 1968 documentary from NBC “The New American Catholic”. The Masses you see … Read More →
Pope Francis: God’s Glory Does Not Correspond to Human Success
National Catholic Register Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday Angelus on March 17. While worldly glory fades, the Christian way of life brings lasting happiness, he explained on March 17.
‘The Religion of the Incarnation’: Catholic Artists Reflect on the Necessity of Beauty
Martin Earle, a sacred artist who specializes in works for churches and the liturgy, told CNA that one should not mistake an artistic revival for a simple re-creation of the past. There are now many talented Catholic artists working in the mediums of painting, sculpting, music, architecture and more.