‘”I Felt an Electric Current”: The Incredible Conversion of ‘Barabbas’ in “The Passion of Christ”
It’s been 20 years since the release of The Passion of the Christ and it remains one of the most well-known Christian classics of all time. But did you know the impressive conversion testimony of Barabbas actor Pedro Sarubbi? That’s right, he experienced something amazing during the film’s production, which led him closer to Christ. After […]
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London Hangs Over 500 Paper Angels for Children Who Died in War
The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in London is remembering the children who have died as a result of the war in Ukraine. People of various faiths joined in prayer on Sat., Feb. 24, 2024, at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in London to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s […]
The Declaration of Independence Condemned Catholic Culture
Author’s note: this is the final text of a talk given at The Collegium Gala last fall. The video of this presentation, which is an earlier draft of this essay, can be viewed here: In the year 1774 of the reign of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, on October the 14th, in the city […]
Is Your Career Costing You Heaven? How To Balance Success with Sanctity
Is the ladder to success leading you away from the stairway to Heaven? In this episode of “The Catholic Gentleman,” John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the challenging balance between work and worship. They understand how today’s hustle culture makes it difficult to pursue a career and maintain a sanctified life because we often find […]
Saltem Diebus Dominicis: Your Mountain of Transfiguration
On this 2nd Sunday of Lent we find ourselves once again on the Mount of the Transfiguration. Keep in mind that, in the familiar account in Matthew, the Lord did not let His divinity shine out through His humanity. Rather, He let a little something of His divinity shine forth. Even that was enough to […]
Tucker & Putin: a Russian Catholic View
Author’s note and disclaimer: I wish a Russian soldier had never set foot on Ukrainian soil against his neighbour. This passage is not part of the article, but it feels necessary to add, asI am aware that any words of a Russian author about current events may be met with distrust as an attempt to […]
Why I QUIT Drinking! | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Fr. Pine explains why he has stopped drinking. Then he goes on to talk about sobriety and temperance and if we are losing this virtue in our society. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): https://mattfradd.locals.com/ 📖 Fr. Pine’s Book: https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F 🖥️ Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ 🟢 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas 👕 Merch: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com 🚫 […]
Former Methodist Pastor Clarifies 3 Myths Protestants Believe About Catholicism
Ever wonder what Protestants get wrong about Catholicism? In this episode of “The Catholic Talk Show,” Ryan Scheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Father Rich Pagano set the record straight with Keith Nester, a former Protestant pastor turned Catholic. He explains three common misconceptions and the truths that unite us in faith! 1) Mary: Worshiped or Venerated? […]
4 Soul-Saving Reasons to Go to Confession This Lent (And Throughout The Year)
In his 1986 Angelus, Pope Saint John Paul II famously referenced Saint Augustine stating, “We are the Easter people and Alleluia is our song!” But before we can truly be the Easter people, we have to be the Lent people. During this liturgical season of Lent, we are spiritually called into the desert to unite […]
Why Don’t Catholics Sing or Say “Alleluia” During Lent? What the Church Teaches
Throughout most of the year, Catholics sing or say the Alleluia before the Gospel is read during the Liturgy of the Word. However, this is not the case during Lent. In a way, the liturgy itself fasts in preparation for Easter Sunday. This practice reminds us of the nature of this penitential season. As Venerable […]