“Time is equivalent to what can be done or gained by it. At the beginning of the new year, therefore, we wish that it be happy because we know that there is no greater melancholy or sadness than to use time for any purpose but the supreme one, which is the salvation of the soul.”
Archbishop Fulton Sheen (On Being Human)
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Occasionally, on a warm breeze, clear sky evening when my schedule’s empty, I enjoy reclining on my deck and gazing upward. Looking up thrusts me into the endless darkness and countless twinkling stars. I instantly feel insufficient and inconsequential in the...
Should Catholics do yoga? This is a hotly debated question that provokes a wide variety of answers, ranging from people who are unconvinced that Christians have any worries whatsoever to those who are concerned that specific movements may open a door to the demonic....
Prayer to St. Michael the ArchangelSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell...
Baptism Of The Lord The people were filled with expectation,and all were asking in their heartswhether John might be the Christ.John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water,but one mightier than I is coming.I am not worthy to loosen the thongs...
“Anyone can host a podcast” is a popular refrain I’ve heard from more than a few talking heads. And it’s essentially true. With a bit of tech know-how, and a couple hours a week of free time, folks can share their opinions for anyone with a smartphone to hear....
by Diego Hernández Herrera Suffering from an addiction —or even a habitual vice— can be quite embarrassing, especially when you are a Christian, because you are aware of how serious such a sin is. It can also feel disheartening to faln back into a sin from which...
Pope Francis officially declared 2025 a Year of Jubilee with a papal bull, Spes Non Confundit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint.” These quotes will help you to keep your focus on hope throughout 2025! January Catholic Quote To Live By "In a world gone astray from...
The moment we’ve been waiting for and anticipating with great joy hasfinally arrived! The birth of our Lord is a story known throughout the world andthroughout the ages and yet, it is an intimately personal story for us all. As Maryand Joseph experience the miraculous...
This article is an excerpt from Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. When one looks through the letters of the great Pope Saint Nicholas I, one comes across the following rather strange sentence, We consider...
Paulist Productions’ new film Hollywood Priest: The Story of Father Bud Kieser will be premiering on PBS World on Christmas Day at 5 am EST, 2 am PST, 11 am EST and 8 am PST. This charming, nostalgic holiday film tells the story of Fr. Ellwood “Bud” Kieser. Watch the...
Fulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen, May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979) was an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Peoria in 1919,[1] Sheen quickly became a renowned theologian, earning the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy in 1923. He went on to teach theology and philosophy at the Catholic University of America as well as acting as a parish priest before being appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York in 1951. He held this position until 1966 when he was made the Bishop of Rochester. He resigned in 1969[2] as his 75th birthday approached, and was made archbishop of the titular see of Newport, Wales.
