History teaches the sources of war and suffering
“Thankfully, it’s not my field of expertise, so I don’t have to write about it,” I heard a journalist remark last week, in relief. He was referring to the Gaza-Israel conflict, how agonising it is, and how difficult it would be to produce a balanced commentary on these terrible events. On the one hand, the… […]
Free Masonry, UFO’s, & Bigfoot w/ Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin (born in 1965, Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American Catholic apologist, author, speaker, and podcast host. He has been working for Catholic Answers since 1993, their longest-serving staff Please support PWA on Locals: http://mattfradd.locals.com/support Show Sponsored by Strive 21: https://strive21.com/matt
Is It Okay to Applaud at Mass? What Popes Have Said About It
Oftentimes, we see or hear about people applauding others during or at the end of Mass. Whether it be for the priest after a homily, for a cantor, or even for the choir after the liturgy concludes–is this okay? Many have opinions regarding this, but over the years, various popes provided their thoughts on the […]
10 Inspiring Quotes from the REAL Mother Cabrini About Living a Holy Catholic Life in Jesus Christ
With the new film about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini releasing on March 8, it’s important to understand how Mother Cabrini became a saint: by dedicating her life completely to Jesus Christ. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first canonized saint from the United States. As a Catholic sister, she immigrated from Italy and founded almost […]
The Demise of Church Militant
News broke last week that Church Militant had lost a defamation lawsuit to the tune of $500,000 and would cease operations in April as a result. The staff of Church Militant have already been carrying the heavy cross of the public repentance of Michael Voris which he announced this past November. As I said back […]
The More You Know: About the proposed Amendments…
Our Constitution was not written by a male-pale-and-stale politician, unforgivably taller than Leo, and nor was it supervised by an archbishop notorious for almost always being “displeased”. It was written by great Irish lawyers. And, most importantly, it incorporated many protections for the citizens against the State. The decline and fall of the British Empire […]
UN expert: Religious hatred is driving conflicts worldwide
Geneva (KNA) According to a United Nations expert, religiously motivated hatred must be tackled comprehensively and at its social roots. The promotion of hostility based on religious beliefs is widespread and a driver of polarisation and conflict around the world, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion, Nazila Ghanea, told the UN Human Rights Council […]
Newspaper: Vatican plans document on human dignity
Vatican City (CNA) According to a media report, the Vatican intends to publish a new document on the subject of human dignity this month. As the Vatican correspondent reports in the Catholic newspaper “La Croix international” (online), Pope Francis has commissioned the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to do so. The authority, headed […]
When the Holy Family Appeared Between the U.S. and Mexico to Save the Life of a Saint
Many stories have been told about the life of Saint Junípero Serra, the Father and Apostle of California. But one little-known story is his encounter with the Holy Family, who saved him from death in the middle of the desert. In the book “Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather, the American writer narrates […]
5 Classic Christian Movies to Watch with Your Family Before Easter
The season of Lent is a time of reflection on Christ’s journey, our personal faith life, and all that is to come. Though movies and music cannot replace sacred scripture, it can be a fantastic way for many to better understand Christ’s message. Here are 5 classic movies (in no particular order) you will want […]