The “Francis Effect” is what the media is calling Pope Francis’ influence over the people of America, but no one expected United States House Speaker John Boehner to be as affected by the power of the Pope’s humility as he so clearly has demonstrated by words and actions following his encounter with the Holy Father. […]

“At times you may feel disappointed, discouraged, abandoned by all, but God does not forget his children, He never abandons them! […] Even in the midst of so many problems, even serious ones, let us not lose our hope in the infinite mercy of God and in His providence”. Source Inspired by these words that […]

Pope Francis recently wrote the preface to the new Youth Bible. What he says is amazing, and we encourage you to read it in full. His words are challenging, insightful and encouraging. He speaks from his own experience of reading the Bible and exhorts us to remember Christians past and present who have gone to […]

Pope Francis released a motu proprio on Friday, July 16, 2021, entitled Traditionis Custodes (“Guardians of Tradition”). This document will almost certainly be interpreted differently depending on the perspective of the reader. Those who currently and regularly attend the “Traditional Latin Mass” will see it as an attack. Those who do not understand the attraction […]

Given the complicated nature of today’s geopolitical crisis, I figured these brief comments by Pope Francis on the current USA bombings in Iraq provides some basic criteria that allow us to consider the situation in Iraq and similar ones around the world. What measure of weight should we give to the Pope’s opinion on such matters? […]

This recent ad, made by a film student and ignored by the brand it was created to promote, is so profound and moving that it’s not hard to see why it’s gone viral. It tells the tale of an aged marathon runner waiting out his final years in a care home. We see him listless […]

The Holy Father’s new encyclical, Laudato Si, has been officially released. Speaking the day before the official release his encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si (The Care for Our Common Home), Pope Francis asked people to have an “open heart” when they read it. “Our ‘home’ is being ruined, and this hurts everyone, especially the poorest among us,” […]

On Thursday, six astronauts aboard the International Space Station had the opportunity to speak with Pope Francis in a video conference call.  This is the second time that a Pope has had the opportunity to connect with astronauts while in space. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was the first to do so in 2011. These connections […]

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 well. This we believe and accept because Jesus […]

Traditionis Custodes Early on July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued a Motu Proprio entitled Traditionis Custodes which sent shockwaves through the Catholic world, especially in more traditionalist circles. For a brief first look at what the document says, please click here. The internet was certainly abuzz with the reactions of various prelates and commentators on July 16, 2021. […]