Each year during Holy Week, we celebrate the most fundamental aspects of our Catholic faith. We remember the love of God, the sacrifice of His Son Jesus for our sake, the institution of the Eucharist, etc. Perhaps most importantly, we rejoice at the end of Holy Week...
Evangelization
What is evangelization and how can Catholics do it? Read more to find out.
“Fearless” – A Powerful Film About The Holy Spirit That You Don’t Want To Miss
Have you ever witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit? Not many of us can say that we have actually seen a miracle occur before our very eyes. In the exciting new film about the Holy Spirit, Fearless, you will have the opportunity to watch miracles unfold as you...
“But I’m Too Shy To Evangelize…” THINK AGAIN! Jesus Still Calls You to Bring Souls to His Church
If I were a dwarf in Snow White, I’d be Bashful—not knowing what to say or when to speak and even forgetting how to utter a sound. In today's video, Fr. Mike Schmitz claims that he is shy as well, but, as you can see, he doesn’t shy away from evangelizing. Fr. Schmitz...
Lifeweapon: The Wearable Prayer
Maxmillian Michieli started the lifeweapon ministry in 2015 to fix a problem in his life. He frequently wanted to pray the rosary, but always seemed to forget to bring his rosary along with him. This inspired him to create wearable rosary prayer bands that would...
i.d.9:16 Is Exactly What Most Young Adults Are Searching For
Today's world can be difficult for Catholic young adults. Many times you look around at Mass and think, "Where are my peers?". There seems to be a missing generation in the pews of our Churches and that can easily lead to feelings of loneliness and even despair. We...
These 18 Celebrities Had the Chance to Meet the Pope
It has always been a common practice for the Pope to meet with world leaders such as politicians and religious figures, but Pope Francis seems to have made a commitment to including celebrities and athletes on his busy meeting agenda. Though I can only speculate on...
10 Non-Religious Ways To “Prove” God’s Existence (Especially For Your Atheist Friends)
Those of us who take part in an apostolate are used to looking for ways of explaining the presence of God in the easiest way possible, so that even the simplest of our friends can understand something so great. We struggle trying to understand the 5 ways of proving...
Does The LEGO Batman Movie Have A Catholic Agenda?
It seems that movies these days are no longer merely for entertainment purposes. The majority have an underlying social message that they are trying to get across to viewers. Is The LEGO Batman Movie one of these films? Well, probably not, but you will find several...
These Nuns Rock… Literally
It's not what you would typically expect, but this unique group of nuns found a way to use their gifts to evangelize through music. When they realized that so many of them were musically talented, they decided to form their own band. And not just any band... a rock...
Pope Francis’ Historic Super Bowl Greeting
Pope Francis surprised American Football fans (and - perhaps - commercial junkies?) from across the globe when, in an historic first for a Roman Pontiff, he addressed Super Bowl viewers on Sunday, February 5th. Reiterating his favorite themes of solidarity, the Holy...
Actor David Henrie Married to Catholic, Pro-Life, Chastity Speaker Maria Cahill
Update - David Henrie married Maria Cahill on April 21st, 2017! Enjoy reading the story of their engagement! We don't do much celebrity gossip reporting here at Catholic-Link, but here's one love story worth covering. David Henrie has been a familiar face to many...
5 Free Catholic Resources that Will Help You Grow Spiritually
If you're anything like me, you love a good deal! I'm one of those bargain shoppers that has a bad habit of telling people how much I paid for an item just so I can brag about the sale price. So, when I came across these free Catholic resources, I just had to share...
This Year’s Oscar Candidates: Five Films of Interest to Catholics
It’s the that time of year again when “Oscar buzz” starts to fill the air and films and individual performances are being chalked up as award candidates. From now until February we will be bombarded by beautiful pieces of art (and all the surrounding chatter) as they...
See The Passion In These 7 Young Men Who Have Heard “The Call”
Have you ever been on Facebook and suddenly found yourself looking at wedding pictures of someone you've never even met? I'll admit, it's happened to me more than once. There's something about the joy in the life of another that draws us in. We want to see it,...
Christmas Movie Quiz: Match The Quote With The Correct Movie!
To get us in the Holiday Spirit and have a little fun, we would like to challenge you to our Christmas movie quiz. There are so many wonderful Christmas movies that are not only entertaining, but also have a great positive moral lesson. We've selected a few quotes...
A Catholic Version Of Netflix? Yes, Please!
I confess, I am a Catholic bookstore addict. My husband starts to get nervous anytime we are in the vicinity of one because he knows that without a doubt I will want to go in and do some shopping. I love all forms of Catholic media from books to movies. You can...
Coping With The Sting Of Death During A Season Of Joy
The death of a loved one leaves an indelible mark upon your heart, and forevermore there is something that you carry around with you; it can feel heavy, or dark, and it’s especially around festive periods that the loss can feel most prevalent. As families come...
How This Cynic Came to Appreciate Christian Music (even the cheesy kind)
Christian music lyrics seemed to be overly simplistic and unoriginal. It was odd to be a Christian that didn’t like Christian music. Or even understand it. But, honestly, I was a Christian music cynic. I wanted something more than just the same line over and over...
“Believe” – A Movie About Finding Hope When All Seems Lost
This past weekend my family had the opportunity to watch the movie Believe and it was just what we needed to help us get into the true spirit of the Advent season. My oldest three boys (ages 11, 10, and 7) had a lot to say about the movie and the message that is...
The Top 35 Catholic Christmas Gifts
This time of year is when many people start frantically searching for the perfect gift for every person on their list. It can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and draining. Many times we lose the joy and peace that comes with Christmas because we are so worried about...
“Silence” Director Martin Scorsese Moved by the Vatican’s Response to His Film
Set in 17th century Japan, the film "Silence" revolves around the lives and struggles of Portuguese Jesuit missionaries. It is chock full of stars such as Andrew Garfield ("Amazing Spiderman"), Adam Drive ("Star Wars: the Force Awakens") and Liam Neeson ("Shindler's...
“The Ultimate Catholic Comic Book” is ready to be published and you can be a part of the project!
Have you ever seen a completely Catholic comic book? Neither have I! That is why I'm so excited to share with you that four of the internet's most famous Catholic cartoonists are collaborating to create "The Ultimate Catholic Comic Book". You may not know them but...
These Two Men Decided To Workout With Prisoners For A Week
One of the most striking scenes in the movie Courageous is when a police officer visits a young man in prison. This young man formerly flirted with the officer’s daughter and was arrested for involvement with violent drug dealers. The officer wasn’t there to scold or...
17 Movie Quotes Catholics Will Appreciate
Everyone loves a good movie. And the best ones are the ones that you learn from, even when you don’t realise it. Have you ever seen a movie that just stays with you for days after? You might not be able to put your finger on what it was, but something about the movie,...
The Daily Mass Challenge from TLP
Looking for an extra boost to your prayer life? Still wondering how to approach Lent? A while back, The Living Person partnered with Lifeteen over the idea of a daily Mass challenge. Lent is a wonderful time to add to your time in prayer, and if your daily routine has...