Archbishop Cordileone: Fidelity to the Sacred Heart, Marriage and Family
While the feast day of the Sacred Heart is typically celebrated 19 days after Pentecost on a Friday, the Catholic Church for centuries has dedicated the entire month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops offers reminders of this special devotion in its outreach to the faithful. The…
‘Jesus Thirsts’ film becomes second highest-grossing documentary of 2024 so far
CNA/newsRel—The new film “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” scored big at the box office, grossing $2,141,273 and landing at the No. 1 spot in per screen average for all three days of its initial release. According to Fathom Events, the film’s distributor, the movie is Fathom’s highest-grossing documentary of 2024 and is currently…
When God Sends Us A Message – Listen & Act!
Life can change in a split second. My wife Pat and I experienced this first-hand a few weeks ago while visiting friends. How could I summarize? Shock. Utter shock. No time to think. No safety net. No “alternative plan.” No way to do anything but surrender to the moment. And yet… unimaginable Mercy. Here’s the…
Seeing the Eucharist through the Eyes of 10 Saints
ACI Prensa—Throughout the centuries, the saints have taught us, through their witness and their writings, the vital importance of the Eucharist in the Christian life. From the Last Supper, Holy Scripture and the unwavering teaching of the Holy Catholic Church, we know Jesus—Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity—is truly present in the Eucharist. That is why…
Lawsuit: Los Angeles Co. Fire Dept. ‘retaliated’ against Christian employee who refused to raise Pride flag
CNA—A Christian employee has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Fire Department in which he alleges he was subjected to “retaliation” and “religious discrimination” for refusing to raise a well-known Pride theme flag while he was working. A veteran county employee, Captain Jeffrey Little alleges that the fire department violated his religious freedom…
Bead-by-Bead: Discovering Peace and Unity with Fr. Willy Raymond’s book—The Family That Prays Together Stays Together
Book Review: The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton, by Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C. Father Willy Raymond’s book, The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, is a testament to the transformative power of the Rosary. It is also a tribute to another, world-renown…
Be proud of your uniform, committed to peace, pope tells military at Lourdes Pilgrimage of Catholic military worldwide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Entrusting to God’s mercy all of their comrades-in-arms who have died serving their countries and defending peace, Pope Francis urged Catholic members of the military to let their faith inform their service. “The world needs you” to Catholics serving in the military “The world needs you, especially at this dark moment…
From Hinduism to Catholicism: How Blessed Carlo Acutis inspired a man to convert
CNA—On May 23, Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. His witness inspired…