July Fourth Trivia: The Original and Fascinating History of July 4th
July 3, 2025
At the outbreak of fighting in April 1775, few colonists wanted complete independence from Great Britain. Those who did were thought to be radical. By the middle of the following year, however, sentiments had shifted and many more colonists now favored independence. Then, in August 1775, a royal proclamation from Great Britain declared that the…
2025-06-30
Optional Memorial of the First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
THREE POPES—Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV—recommend this book, which warns of a world without God
CNA—The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading Lord of the World, the dystopian science fiction novel written by Robert Hugh Benson in 1907. This apocalyptic novel depicts the consequences of a society that turned its back on God and presents a social critique…
‘The Chosen’ actor on Season 6: ‘I’ve never seen the cast so focused’
CNA—The cast of the hit series “The Chosen” was recently in Matera, Italy, filming the crucifixion of Jesus, which will be featured in Season 6. Abe Bueno-Jallad, the actor who portrays Big James, or James the Great, shared that he has “never seen the cast so focused.” Unable to talk much about the upcoming season,…
REMEMBERING CATHOLIC BUSINESS LEADER ROY ROHTER
A man I truly admired died last week in the southern California mudslides, the region’s first confirmed victim of the disaster. Live accounts and videos captured the roar and unimaginable force of liquid mud overtaking homes as heavy rains pounded on the freshly denuded, fire-ravaged hillsides surrounding Santa Barbara at the time. The experience must have been terrifying. His wife was
Who is Robert Hugh Benson, author of “Lord of the World”?
Robert Hugh Benson (1871–1914) was born just outside of London, the youngest son of Mary Sidgwick and Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 to his death in 1896. Benson studied at Eton and Trinity College in Cambridge and was ordained to the Anglican priesthood by his father in 1895. Benson decided to…
Catholic Fatherhood: Mr. William “Bill” C. Grimm, Rest in Peace
June 28, 2025
William C. Grimm (“Bill” to friends and “Mr. Grimm” to the many college students who sought his advice and considered him a “second father”) exemplified Catholic fatherhood up to the moment of his death. He passed away on the evening of June 15, his 88th birthday, surrounded by birthday celebration and family, just after prayers.
