Category: spirituality

The Supernatural Power of Jesus’ Holy Name: An Incredible True Story

This article originally appeared on Fr. Dwight Longenecker’s blog “Standing on My Head,” and is reprinted with permission. Visit his website, browse his books, and be in touch at dwightlongenecker.com. Father Roger was just over five feet tall. A very spiritual priest, he was much involved in the healing ministry, exorcism, and visiting prisons and mental […]

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Live Your Catholic Faith in 2024

Happy New Year, ChurchPOP readers! I could not think of a better way to start 2024 than striving for sainthood. If you hope to improve your faith this year, you’re not alone.  Here are five New Year’s resolutions to help increase your daily faith life! 1) Dedicate Time to Pray This sounds simple, but we can […]

First mega-procession of the “Black Nazarene” after the pandemic

Manila (KNA) More than two million people attended the procession with the historic “Black Nazarene” statue of Christ in the Philippine capital Manila on Tuesday. It was the first procession with the life-size statue since 2020; in previous years, the traditional procession was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 15,000 security personnel and […]

Homeless females at constant risk of rape on Limerick’s streets

The constant threat of rape is just one more hazard that the female homeless on Limerick’s streets have to contend with. One of the city’s best known advocates for the homeless has said that there is a disturbing rise in the numbers of young girls and women turning up for the regular homeless outreaches she […]

Irish Medical Council lifts ban on doctors deliberately killing patients

You have not read the headline on this piece incorrectly. In a huge and almost unnoticed change to the code of conduct that governs doctors in Ireland, new ethical guidelines from the Irish Medical Council no longer include a prohibition against the deliberate killing of a patient. The prohibition on doctors deliberately killing patients is old-age. What has taken […]

UN estimates 14.6 million people in need of aid in Ukraine

Geneva (KNA): United Nations aid organisations will present this year’s aid programme for Ukraine and war refugees in neighbouring countries on Monday. This was announced by a spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva on Tuesday. It is expected that more than 14.6 million people in Ukraine, 40 […]

“Contextual” theology and Fiducia Supplicans

The Catholic Difference George Weigel In the apostolic letter Ad Theologiam Promovendam (To Promote Theology), issued by Pope Francis on Nov. 1, 2023, the Church was urged to do theology contextually: as the motu proprio put it, theology must be “fundamentally contextual…capable of reading and interpreting the Gospel in the conditions in which men and […]

Shayne Smith CONVERTS to Catholicism

Shayne Smith is an American comedian and vocalist for the band, Painted Devils. His special, Prison for Wizards, appeared on Dry Bar Comedy. He is famously covered in tattoos – a reformed gang member – despite his mild manner and geeky appearance. ⭐ Locals’ supporters can ask questions here: https://mattfradd.locals.com/post/5099325/shayne-smith-today 💵 Show Sponsors: STRIVE 21: […]

5 Rules EVERY Man Must Break

Join our Locals’ community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support Matt Fradd presents this talk on Manhood for the Maximus Men’s Ministry Network followed by Q and A hosted by Ivica Kovac as part of the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Summer Series 23|24. Check out the good work of Parousia Media: https://parousiamedia.com/ https://www.strive21.com/