FOCUS co-founders Curtis and Michaelann Martin receive 2024 Mother Angelica Award
CNA—EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2024 Mother Angelica Award to Curtis and Michaelann Martin, co-founders of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), an organization recognized as one of the most influential forces for Catholic evangelization in the United States today. EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Warsaw presented the award to the…
2024-12-14
Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Guadalupe at Lepanto
Crisis—Our Lady of Guadalupe was there at Lepanto, hearkening to the Rosary recited by the soldiers processing round the decks, her quiet, pregnant power blazing at that apocalyptic battle with all the splendor of the star-crowned Woman of Revelation. Most Catholics wouldn’t consider the motherly image of Our Lady of Guadalupe a martial image. The…
Catholic Business Profile: Alan Napleton – Rest In Peace, dear friend
Echoing the words of others, It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Alan Napleton, the beloved Founder of the Catholic Marketing Network. Alan passed away peacefully at his home in Denton, TX, on December 2, 2024. Alan was a dear, long-time friend. Meeting Alan We met many years…
Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘completely beyond’ scientific explanation, says researcher
December 11, 2024
CNA—updated 12/12/24—Researcher and physicist Dr. Aldofo Orozco told participants at the International Marian Congress on Our Lady of Guadalupe, held August 7, 2009, that there is no scientific explanation for the then-478 years of high quality-preservation of the Tilma or for the miracles that have occurred to ensure its preservation. Today, in 2024, the miraculous…
BOOK: The Cross as a Universal Symbol: A Fascinating Blend of History and Inspiration
Helen Hoffner’s The Cross: A Universal Symbol is a remarkable exploration of one of humanity’s most enduring and profound symbols. From its ancient origins to its modern representations, this beautifully researched and richly detailed book provides a comprehensive overview of the cross, making it a treasure for anyone interested in history, faith, and culture. It…
Our Lady of Guadalupe: What ophthamologists discovered in Mary’s eyes
Monastery Icons—In the winter of 1531 the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a humble Mexican Indian peasant, instructing him to tell the local bishop of her desire for the construction of a new basilica dedicated to her. Begging for a sign to convince the Bishop, Saint Juan Diego was told to climb to…
2024-12-09
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Notre Dame Cathedral Rises from the Ashes: Triumphant in every way
More than 1,000 (some accounts report 2,000) construction workers, craftsmen and artisans — in five years — restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Better than ever. The cost of rebuilding Notre Dame is reported to be about $767 million, with a reported $928 million in donations pouring in from 340,000 donors in 150 countries,…