The character of Jesus Christ is being formed in each one of us as we say yes - and choose to cooperate with the Lord who is making us new, every ...
In many respects, our life on this earth is a classroom of love and a continual invitation to holiness. As we age, we are given the opportunities ...
By Robert Mullen (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
It is a sad and disheartening fact that many Christians suffer from constant-and often brutal-persecution today, most visibly places like the ...
Pope Francis did not mean any offense - but in a private email about his native land Argentina's drug trafficking issues, the pope expressed ...
With Pope Francis in the spotlight, many wonder what is happening with Pope Emeritus Benedict, who is keeping true to his pledge to remain out of the ...
"In the days to come, the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills," writes the prophet ...
In Bonaventure's analysis of this gift of counsel, there are three steps to sound counsel, which we may also call distinctions. Counsel relates ...
With the mass kidnapping of over 100 Christians in Syria, it has become painfully clear that the Islamic State thinks nothing of targeting innocent ...
By Matt Waterson (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
An Armenian monk and poet from the 10th-century has been named a Doctor of the Universal Church by Pope Francis, an announcement which may be ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
While we're all for power in the single person, being in a relationship can be a great thing, especially if you are comfortable with the person. You ...
We have come to a time of great trial and tribulation in the Church. Christians around the world face more persecution today than they did in ancient ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
It's one of those days; your hair isn't cooperating at all and you've reduced yourself to a simple ponytail to reign in your wild hair. However, the ...
Let us enter into the desert in Jesus and embrace the Lenten way of voluntary sacrifice, fasting, prayer and alms giving. In so doing, we will ...
Last year, caring, devoted Catholics such as you made thousands of donations to care for Christians in Syria and Iraq. At this time, Your Catholic ...
The gift of fortitude comes to us through the "unassailable shield of faith," the "serene solace of hope," and the "inextinguishable fire of love," ...
In a Lenten meeting, Pope Francis told a group of priests that people should feel the wonder and allure of the liturgy. He noted that the ...
I recently turned 60 years young. On my birthday, someone asked me, out of all the activities I am engaged in, which I love the most. The answer ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
When it comes to food, it's easy to get into the same bad habits. Sometimes it's easier to go for the fast food rather than making your own meal. ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Hair is a funny thing; it's with you all the time and you become so used to it and comfortable with it. At the same time, you can begin to get ...
"The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel."
Man has meddled with Mother Nature - sand has since come up with an apple that neither oxidizes nor turns brown. Developers of the "arctic apple" ...
The gift of knowledge picks up natural knowledge as if it was its bride, and carries it across the threshold of faith into the supernatural inner ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
It's amazing how much insight young children have that often goes unnoticed. This group of kids under the age of 12 were asked questions about love, ...
By Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA/EWTN News
A reform to promote a greater harmony in the work of the Roman Curia, in Pope Francis' words, was the topic of discussion on Thursday, the ...
If you're single this Valentine's Day, take heart - there are a lot of places in which to meet other people who are anxious to get to know you! ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
It's Valentine's Day and you forgot to make the important reservation at the hottest restaurant in town. You're panicking; what are you going to do? ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Cissy, the miniature schnauzer from Ceder Rapids, Iowa, went missing from the family home one evening. Cissy had never ran away before, so this came ...
By Abigail James (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Chocolate, everyone loves it. And nearly everyone feels guilty about loving it. It's that "guilty pleasure." You may be receiving loads of chocolate ...
