When we hear Bible words like “salvation”, “redemption”, and “covenant”, it can be easy to file them away as relics from another time and place that don't actually affect us anymore. It is easy to forget that these religious words really do mean something for us here...
Applying Catholic Social Teaching (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1 of this series, find it here! Gray Areas? The center of Catholic Social Teaching is the heart of Christ. Our love for the poor and a desire for true justice is at the heart of the Gospel. Over the course of history there have been hundreds...
Mercy and Judgment: A Biblical Conflict
Deep within the Christian debate over sin lies a conflict between two recurring themes in the Bible: judgment and mercy. On the one hand, Jesus says, “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be...
Catholic Social Teaching: What It Is And Why It Is So Important!
In this first part of a two-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, we explore the seven main themes. This is a bird’s eye view of Catholic Social Teaching and only begins to scratch the surface. The Heart of Christ The social teaching of the Church is a rich...
This Video Clarifies The Responsibility Of EVERY Catholic
Today we present an incredible video produced by Spirit Juice Studios in partnership with Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit that inspires Catholics to "unleash the Gospel." The video is inspired by the words of wisdom from the pastoral letter written by the...
An Inside Look At A Mission Trip To Mexico City
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...
Just Announced: Blessed Pope Paul VI And Blessed Oscar Romero To Be Saints!
Blessed Pope Paul VI and Blessed Oscar Romero will be canonized. Many expect this will take place in October at the Synod of Bishops. Find out more in this video! [video width="852" height="480"...
A Business School Rooted In Catholic Social Teaching? Find Out About This Outstanding Initiative!
Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa has traditionally been known as the second oldest Catholic college west of the Mississippi River and for its legacy of successful, community-driven leaders. This fall, Loras College hopes to become known for their newest endeavor as...
2017 Catholic News Wrap-Up: What Was God Trying to Tell Us This Year?
Goodbye, 2017! Another year is over, and what does it mean for you and your relationship with God? Did you grow better?... or bitter? Mostly we see hate, controversy, and reasons to remove ourselves from the public sphere in retreat. But we are not called to run away...
What Does Christ’s Kingship Have To Do With Littleness?
“Man says that time passes. Time says that man passes.” - T. Terzani The most important things are said at the end: at the end, when you say goodbye to someone you love knowing that you might not see them again; at the end of your life, when you have to decide how you...
Teens Caught on Surveillance Video After Dark
God bless Poland! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehXc3gJeO3Y Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that - for all the pain, suffering, and evil in the world - there is still Good, there is still Love, moving through the hearts of men (even self-centered teenagers,...
“When You Realize The Power Of Your Bible” | A Must Watch Video
I almost skipped over this video as I was scrolling through Facebook, but I decided to take just a minute to watch it. I'm so glad I did. This is a powerful reminder of how blessed we are to be able to have a Bible and the freedom to read it whenever we would like. "I...
Is Roberto Clemente The Patron “Saint” Of Baseball?
As the World Series gets underway this week between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers, we present a poignant story of one of pro sports' great humanitarians, the late Roberto Clemente. Clemente (1934-1972) was a pioneer in Major League Baseball, both as a...
“Same Kind Of Different As Me” An Empowering Film About Faith and Friendship
"Same Kind of Different As Me", released in theaters on October 20th, is based on the book that tells the incredibly inspiring true story of Debbie and Ron Hall and their relationship with Denver Moore, a homeless man. When trouble arises in their marriage,...
3 Ways To Respond To Injustices |Catholic Bible Study
On social media, at work, at home, in your community, at school... are you building up or are you tearing down? Are you helping to proclaim Jesus, or are you adding to the anger and hatred - especially political - that fills society? Today's gospel reflection can help...
8 Things Every Catholic Should Be Doing Every Day
We get it. You already have a to-do list that is long. This list isn’t meant to guilt you into an impossible regimen on top of your already crammed day. The goal is to start incorporating one or two of these things into your day and then keep working until these...
They Decided To Carry A Terminally Ill Baby Full Term So That Her Life Could Save Many
"You can be the most pro-life person in the world, but until you sit there and you... you hear those words and you look at your future going forward, that's when you have got to face the reality and make your own decision.” - Royce Young Those are the powerful words...
What Does The Catholic Church Teach About Immigration And Border Walls?
How does the Catholic Church feel about immigration, refugees, and border walls? We have a few resources that will help you grow in your understanding of Catholic Social teaching. What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Immigration and Border Walls? 1. We start with...
The 7 Social Problems That Every Christian Is Called To Heal
Today’s society has radically changed from the morals of the past. We’ve gone from traditional marriage to other forms of civil union, from the defense of life to abortion, and from freedom of expression to a cancel culture. We know that men change constantly, but, is...
10 Ideas To Make Feeding The Hungry An Act Of Mercy
Recently, my parents and I were away for the weekend for vacation. When we walked into our house Sunday afternoon, it smelled horrible in our kitchen. There was a strange pool of liquid, and I saw pinkish-red splatter all over the sticky floor. While we stared at the...
What it Means to “Give Drink to the Thirsty” in the Year of Mercy
Remember the refreshing feel of that ice cold drink of water after you mowed the lawn or ran a marathon or woke up realizing you are thirsty beyond compare? At times, nothing else can really satisfy us like a glass of clear, pure, clean water. God has provided us the...
“The Good Lie”: A Catholic Movie Review
Nowadays, there are less and less Hollywood movies with first class actors that leave us a great message and that can be enjoyed by the whole family. “The Good Lie” is one of those exceptions that gives you something to talk about. Directed by Philippe Falardeau...
The Do’s And Don’ts When It Comes To Helping The Poor
We’re already halfway through the Year of Mercy, a time when the Church (that’s us!) is invited to discover God’s mercy for ourselves, as well as for those around us. Pope Francis has been very clear on the importance of this and has encouraged us to “assist others...
George Clooney, Salma Hayek, And Richard Gere Invited To The Vatican
This past weekend George Clooney (and his wife, Amal Clooney), Salma Hayek and Richard Gere were presented with an award, the "Olive Medal" of peace, from Pope Francis in a ceremony that took place at the Vatican. Even movie stars get excited when given the...
6 Practical Business Principles For Catholics In The Workplace
In the field of business, economic systems are characterized as either capitalist or socialist; they appear mutually exclusive, either supporting the freedom of the individual or the needs of society. Since the eighteenth century, capitalism and socialism have...