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The Catholic Christian presence on the internet is so important nowadays. Years ago TV and radio were the massive means of communication, but today it’s clear that they’ve all come together in one: the Internet. Pope Benedict XVI said, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, I...
Spiritual reading is essential to growing in devotion and knowledge of the Catholic faith and children are no exception! Take the time this summer to read books with your children that will teach them more about God, the saints, and the many ways they can follow...
Summer is my favorite time of the year here in Ohio. I love everything about it, especially the warm weather and the long nights. Having my kids home from school can be incredibly exhausting, but it's absolutely the highlight of the summer months. So many...
Looking back, I only have one regret from our wedding. The day was filled with joy, family, friends, a beautiful Mass, and plenty of dancing, but every time I go to a wedding I'm reminded of the one thing that we did not do at ours and it breaks my heart. We did not...
We're so excited that Matt Fradd is on the Ascension Presents YouTube channel. Matt is a Catholic author, speaker, and podcaster. He also works with Covenant Eyes, an organization that helps others heal from pornography addiction. Drawing from his personal...
If you ever visit the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, you will see huge statues of the Apostles lining the nave of that church. Each statue appears larger-than-life and any viewer is left in awe and wonder at the respect these statues command. It is almost...
As a United States Army Special Forces First Sergeant, Sompaul Vorapanich has accomplished much in the military while defending freedom and standing strong in the face of battle. Sgt. Vorapanich strives to serve his country with valor and virtue, but his ultimate goal...
Depending on where in the world you live, you might have noticed that a certain Royal Wedding took place over the weekend. And even if you didn't watch it, you might have noticed that what got trending immediately wasn't just the dress, or the cute kids, or the kiss,...
Pope Francis has been known to go to great lengths to engage with the culture. For the first time in history, our Holy Father will star in a documentary, "Pope Francis: A Man Of His Word", which opens in theaters nationwide on May 18th. Award-winning German filmmaker...
This video produced by Trideo is a fun explanation of Pentecost that children (ok, and adults!) are sure to love. Pentecost Explained With Lego! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvy-_Dayaoc The Apostle Paul, writing to the Christians in Rome, says: “For all who are led...
Though the media would have us think differently, the Catholic Church does not oppose science. In fact, the Church encourages us to develop our knowledge of the world around us because it always points to the Divine Creator. Catholics need to be able to articulate our...
The pain of loss -whether it is the loss of your dream to have children, the loss of a child, or the loss of your own mother - can make Mother's Day incredibly difficult to celebrate for some families. When you go to Mass this weekend pray for those who may be...
Step into most Catholic churches these days and you will quickly notice that the number of "gray hairs" is greater than the number of young adults, young families, and teens. Is the Catholic Church dying? It might appear that way, but in several areas of the...
America has seen an incredible cultural shift in the past decade. In 2007, Catholics (23.9%), Evangelical Protestants (26.3%), and Mainline Protestants (18.1%) all made up a larger percentage of the population than “the nones,” or those with no religious affiliation...
Array of Hope has released its newest music video: A cover of Beautiful Name by Hillsong United. Array of Hope is a Catholic organization that addresses the decline of God in our culture through faith-filled, family-friendly films, music videos, and...
The beautiful story of Joe Reali has been featured in Everyday Heroes, a new video mini-series produced by the Knights of Columbus. Joe's life is an inspiration to Catholics young and old. He lived his faith to the fullest each day with zeal and passion for God....
There is much in society to worry us, both at home and abroad. We can easily fall into despair at the many overwhelming and insurmountable issues. But we are called as Christians never ever to despair and never to lose hope. Which is why I love this latest initiative...
One Young Adult Reports Back from the Vatican Pre-Synod of Young People: I’ve always loved deep meaningful conversations (aka DMCs). Whether spontaneously at house parties with strangers or in a pub with a good friend, I always treasure the conversations that go...
There are really no words to add to this incredibly moving video of the Holy Father responding to the question of a young boy who wanted to know if his father non-believing father is now in heaven. The beauty, the gentleness, the compassion of Pope Francis should be...
I was married with a few kids by the time Tinder became a thing. Never having used the app myself, I had no idea how much it is has impacted the culture of dating and romance until I had the chance to view The Dating Project. This documentary, produced by Paulist...
The Capuchin Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart in Poland have made it a habit to workout each morning in their habits in order to keep strong and able to serve orphaned children. You'll be inspired by the intensity with which these hardworking nuns hit the gym. We can...
In early March, our group of 27 students and missionaries from the country embarked on a week-long Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) Mission trip to Mexico City. As we piled off the bus at the city dump on our first day, no one was prepared for what...
TXT Stories has imagined what communication would have looked like if the followers of Jesus had text messaging at the first Easter. Of course, this isn't scripturally accurate, but with Easter Sunday falling on April Fool's Day this year, we can all enjoy...
"One of life's greatest scandals is pain." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen In the midst of pain and suffering, it can be tempting to fall into despair and feel as though God does not see what we are going through. In this powerful video produced by Thing In A Pot...
Mario Lopez, former star of Saved By the Bell and current host of "Extra," has spent the last week in the Holy Land. He has shared several video highlights from his trip on social media, but the video that has gone viral is of his baptism in the Jordan River....