Image of beaten priest speaks volumes about priesthood
They knocked him to the ground, but all he cared about was the Eucharist. This photo speaks volumes: A priest, knocked to the ground as he was distributing Communion, who uses …
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17 Ways to boost belief in the Eucharist
If each of us told five people about the Eucharist, and they each told five, and so on … The news was depressing, to say the least: A Pew Research …
Are these the 6 best things about being a Catholic today?
Take a look at some of the things we appreciate about being Catholic, and see if you have other suggestions. There’s a myriad of wonderful reasons to be a Catholic, …
3 Easy ways Catholics can explain to friends why they believe in God
Sometimes it’s hard for non-believers to understand why Catholics have such faith in God. Here are a few ideas that might help. Friends come in all shapes and sizes and …
Meet the Death Row prisoner who discovered a “saint sleeping within his soul”
Executed in Paris in 1950, he’s up for canonization. His story has a lesson for this Sunday’s readings. While the young son was still a long way off, his father …
5 Bible verses for when you’re angry with your spouse
These powerful words from Scripture will help bring some serenity if you’re feeling exasperated with your husband or wife. There are times in marriage where your spouse might have made …
The reason why Lauren Daigle’s debut album earned a Grammy nomination
This is what happens when you combine straightforward lyrics, intelligent arrangements and a sweetly broken, smoky voice. Released almost two years ago, on April 14, 2015, Lauren Daigle’s How Can It Be? immediately …
These are the first words spoken by a human in the Bible
Adam is the first human to speak in the Bible and he doesn’t speak until the second chapter of Genesis. Have you ever thought about the first words spoken by …
The parable’s 5 wise virgins cannot share their oil: Here’s why
The refusal of the wise virgins to share their oil with those without is simply due to the fact that such an allocation is not possible. What the wise virgins …
I have a relationship with Jesus; why do I need one with Mary?
4 Reasons to consecrate yourself to Mary, even though your baptism is all the consecration you need. It’s a good question: What is the point of consecrating yourself to Mary …