Pope Francis Emoji… seriously!
September 15, 2015
Pope Francis won’t be coming to the US for another 10 days, but already he’s all over the news.
September 15, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: Filling the Vacuum: “Have a Purpose” & “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.”
September 15, 2015
Sports and Faith: More Stories of the Devoted and the Devout is the third Pat McCaskey authored book I have reviewed.
War Room: A Truly Inspirational Movie
In theaters now, check out the trailer and judge for yourself: http://warroommovie.com/
No Time to Pray as a Family; There’s a Free App for That
September 15, 2015
Family Rosary now offers a free mobile app to guide families through a short prayer each day. With beautiful images, scripture, meaningful reflection and an inspiring quote from Pope Francis, families can have an enriching prayer experience every day – right in their hands.
Eve of 14th Anniversary of 9/11: Iranian Nuclear Deal
September 11, 2015
Unlike the Twin Towers in New York, the Iranian Nuclear Deal did not go up in smoke. Instead, the U.S. Senate handed Obama his deal with Iran— which many, from every different political spectrum, find significantly flawed, absurd and dangerous for U.S. citizens and interests. As one presidential candidate summed up the Iranian deal, “they get everything and we get nothing.”
September 17: The Day that All Americans Need to Remember… and Why
September 9, 2015
It is a little over one week to September 17th, a truly important date in America’s history but a date most people are unaware of. On
Forgotten Neighborhood, Exemplary Catholic School Principal, and a Visit from the Pope
September 8, 2015
Joanne Walsh, principal at New York’s Our Lady Queen of Angels school, and her staff and students—and the entire neighborhood—are ready to receive the pope…in Harlem.
The Latest from Ave Maria, Florida—the Town and the University
September 8, 2015
Lots of photos and home prices and other numbers… Read more>>
When A Sinking Ship Is A Good Thing
September 8, 2015
Recently I reconnected with a former colleague and friend who had worked for the Oprah Winfrey Show prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, where she and I had worked together. For the past seven years, my friend has been President and CEO of a successful advertising agency, Madison Avenue Worldwide.
Pope on Economic Boundaries: No Economic, Political Engineering Can Substitute Families’ Contribution
September 4, 2015
And political boundaries. Here, Pope Francis elucidates a basic point, no policy suggestions!
“The family’s covenant with God is called today to oppose the communal desertification of the modern city. But our cities have become like deserts because of lack of love, because of a lack of smiles. So many amusements, so many things to pass time, to make one laugh, but love is lacking. A family’s smile is capable of
180-Foot Tall Papal Welcome in Mid-Town Manhattan…
September 3, 2015
It’s not quite a miracle on 34th Street, but it’s close. For the last eight years, Mr. Hecht-Nielsen, a 41-year-old artist and Catholic convert, has painted the south-facing wall of 494 Eighth Avenue, most recently with ads for Cadillac. But creating possibly the largest hand-painted mural of Francis ever done, a project commissioned by…
Christian Film ‘War Room’ Stuns Hollywood With $11 Million Weekend
September 1, 2015
Outside of evangelical circles, the names Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick are likely to be met with blank stares.
But thanks to low-budget hits like “Fireproof” and “Courageous,” the brothers have transformed themselves into Steven Spielbergs of Christian cinema. Their names above the title are enough to open movies that are firmly pitched to the faithful.
How a Good Priest Handles Natural Disaster
August 31, 2015
But will you find him on the national news shows?… Read More>>
Big Plans from the East Coast (Mostly) Publishing World for Papal Visit
August 31, 2015
Outlined in today’s industry publishing bible, Publisher’s Weekly. Included: displays and readings of new books. There will be dozens…
Fr. Serra Would Approve: Catholic Evangelization on the West Coast
August 31, 2015
Doug Sherman’s rapid expanse from one, lone, pioneering Catholic radio station launched in 1997, to more than 24 stations now saturating California and the southwestern United States was just the beginning. Now there’s another new Catholic radio station, a West Coast branch of EWTN, and televised Mass. Bishop Kevin Vann of Orange County, California, is…
The Dollars Left in Milwaukee
August 25, 2015
After Archdiocese bankruptcy, $21 million to pay victims… Read More>>
Those Patented Long Lines of Humanity a Thing of the Past Too?
August 25, 2015
Vatican appears ready to abolish lines at St Peter’s Baslica with a reservation system, beginning during the upcoming Year of Mercy… Read More>>
Pope Francis: Jubilee of Mercy a time to care for sick and dying
August 24, 2015
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has said the Jubilee of Mercy will be a “good opportunity for increasing the collaboration between pastors and the laity in the mission of affectionately and tenderly caring for the sick and dying.”
FAITH IN ACTION: Three Americans Subdue Gunman on Paris Train, Save Many Lives
August 22, 2015
On Friday, August 21, a gunman suddenly opened fire on a high-speed train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris on Friday, wounding two people before three American passengers and a Briton subdued him, officials said.
Yesterday—Ancient Catholic monastery in Syria destroyed by ISIS
August 22, 2015
In devastating news from Beirut (AFP), the Islamic State (IS) militants have destroyed an ancient monastery in the central Syrian province of Homs, according to a monitor and pictures published by the jihadist group.
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