Everyone can name a Christmas carol or two, but what about Easter songs? Can you sing any that aren't cute children's songs about the Easter Bunny? We've found a few with powerful lyrics that will lead you in expressing your joyful worship of the risen Lord....
José Luis Martín Descalzo is a priest, a journalist, and a Spanish writer from a profoundly Christian family in which he was the youngest of four siblings. He completed degrees in History and Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He was ordained a...
The Young Messiah is a film that tells the story of the child Jesus on his return from Egypt as he and the Holy Family settle down in Nazareth. This is obviously a fictional portrayal as this stage in the Lord Jesus’ life is described briefly in the Gospels....
There are so many wonderful priests throughout the world coming up with innovative ways to share the Gospel. They are serving the poor, standing for life, evangelizing through social media, and much more. We are proud to share the stories here that you might not be...
You don't hear a lot of Catholic music on the radio these days, but with the rise of the great artists we are featuring today, we're sure that will change in the future. I hope you will enjoy this diverse list of both established Catholic musicians and newcomers....
The Psalms are a wonderful way to pray at any time of year because they truly echo the emotions of the heart and draw us closer to God. Since the seventh century, it has become a common spiritual practice to pray the seven penitential psalms during Lent. These psalms...
When I tell you that I love Jesus, what am I assuming of you? Well, I am assuming that you know who I am, or at least that you recognise that there is an “I” about which this statement can be true; I am assuming that you know what “love” is, and I am assuming that you...
I love this quote below from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. It actually alludes to humor and faith together, which is a little unusual. But more than that, it places humor correctly where it belongs in our faith. We often think of humor at odds with such a thing as...
“The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.” (Proverbs 13:4) It’s so easy to just sit on our sofa at home! We feel comfortable, nothing or no one can bother us, we can prevent unwanted situations… anyhow,...
So why would an atheist, abortion worker or drug addict decide to become Catholic? These 11 Catholics share the stories of their conversions. Stories of those who have converted to Catholicism inspire us and renew our own passion for the faith. The men and women...
Father Dave Pivonka and The Wild Goose team have brought together a wonderful series of reflections on the Holy Spirit. These videos, produced by 4pmMedia and the accompanying discussion/reflection questions, are a great resource for both your personal life and for...
Who can receive God’s mercy? Who is eligible to attain this great gift? “I have decided to announce an Extraordinary Jubilee which has at its center the mercy of God. It will be a Holy Year of Mercy. We want to live in the light of the word of the Lord: “Be...
”The poor are thirsty for water but also for peace, truth and justice. The poor are naked and need clothing, but also need human dignity and compassion for those who sin. The poor have no shelter and need shelters made of bricks, but also of a joyful heart,...
Sometimes it can feel as though we live two separate Christmas experiences. One is an endless round of parties, presents, food and socializing, the bright lights, late nights and overindulging at the forefront. The other Christmas experience is the truth and beauty of...
Christmas songs often start playing the week before Thanksgiving and since for Catholics the Christmas season won't end until The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in January, we need to get creative when it comes to listening to good Christmas music. Though so many of...
Back in December of 2015 National Geographic featured an amazing title. Our Mother, Mary, graces the front cover with the title "Mary, The Most Powerful Woman in the World". It's not often that the secular world bestows such a high title on the humble Mother of God...
A few weeks back we presented a post for those who don't feel to comfortable with the whole relationship with Mary. Today, we would like to continue to explain and dive into what our relationship with Mary is all about. As Mother of Christ, Mary is our mother as...
Reality check: life is as beautiful as it is complicated. More often than not, difficult situations can shake us to the core, but fear not, faith comes to the rescue of those in need. Saint Augustine said it best when he said, “Faith is to believe what you do not...
This is the time of year in which many of us run ragged trying to find the “perfect” gift for everyone on our list. If you’re buying for a Catholic or looking for an opportunity to witness to the faith, we have done the work...
Father Rob Ketcham from Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School in New York has just released this video about his take on the Starbucks red cup controversy and it is a beautiful reminder of our call to love. If you're not familiar with what has been going on,...
Sr. Alicia Torres is the nun that wowed fans and, more importantly, the judges of the Food Network hit television show "Chopped" with her culinary skills this past week. Her prize of 10,000 dollars will go to help the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels hunger...
As men living in the world today, we can feel isolated in our faith. We look around in search of inspiration, but the state of the world can leave us uninspired, dry, and alone. Why? Because, “every guy needs a brother.” Our culture today almost seems opposed to this,...
To celebrate Halloween or not to celebrate Halloween? There’s nothing heretical or sinful about wearing a costume - assuming that it is modest and doesn’t incite imprudent behavior, of course. Having a couple of drinks if you are of drinking age or carving pumpkins...
On a recent trip to Denver, I was blessed by the hospitality of some Christ in the City missionaries. I had no idea what type of missionaries I was going to live with, but in just a few days they became very special people in my life and I knew that there was...
Today we see a reality we cannot deny: our mobile devices are part of our routine. Whether to text with a friend, check our email, reply to a comment on a social network or revise our To-Do list, we check our screens about 1500 times per week. That amounts to about...