2024-12-04
Optional Memorial of St. John of Damascus, Priest, Religious, Doctor of the Church
Hollywood movie star Delores Hart on Her Journey of Joy, Becoming a Contemplative Nun
In this week’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mother Delores Hart, who has now been a nun of the Benedictine Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Connecticut, for nearly 60 years. Learn about her remarkable journey from Award-winning actress and a fast-rising Hollywood star famous for having the first on-screen…
Advent 2024: SIX (6) Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith this Advent
CBJ, & CNA—As calendars get filled up and preparations are made, here are SIX resources to help you get ready to enter into the deeper meaning of Christmas. Advent Wreath at home Simple. Easy. Powerful because it helps keeps the focus on the somewhat penitential season of ADVENT. “Advent” comes from the Latin Ad Venire…
“England belongs to Our Lady”: Sister Wilhelmina’s order expands to English abbey founded by St. Thomas More’s family
CNA—The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles have opened a new location at St. Mary’s Abbey in Colwich, Staffordshire, England. Among the founders of this abbey are three great-great-granddaughters of St. Thomas More. An extraordinary history The Benedictines became well-known after the body of their founder, Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, who died in 2019, was discovered…
A path towards unity: Pope Francis proposes joint Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Nicaea anniversary
VM and CNA—Pope Francis has proposed celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea together with Orthodox leaders, in a personal letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. The letter, published by the Vatican on Saturday, was delivered by Cardinal Kurt Koch — who heads the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity — during…
2024-11-25
Optional Memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr
2024-11-24
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
BOOK REVIEW: The Extraordinary Power of Humility: Marilyn Gist Reveals What Most Leaders Get Wrong
Book Review: The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations – Great Results by Marilyn Gist, Ph.D. In a world where leadership is often equated with authority, power, and control, Marilyn Gist, Ph.D., takes us in a refreshingly different direction in her insightful book, The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations – Great Results.…
How NOT to run a nonprofit: Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget
Sadly, the US Bishops exemplified what NOT to do in running a nonprofit, let alone a business. It makes one wonder how the dioceses are run! Kudos to those Catholic CPAs and financial experts who ensure dioceses and nonprofits do stay solvent and financially prudent, and to the bishops and nonprofit leaders who heed this…