September 17: The Day that All Americans Need to Remember… and Why
September 9, 2015
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.
Nightmare in Kentucky Raises An Employment Question…
September 4, 2015
Can a real Christian be a public official in America today? Without threat of jail time, that is?… Read More>>
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…
Deadly Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill Resurfaces in CA
August 31, 2015
In an effort to rekindle their failed physician-assisted suicide legislation in California a few months ago, proponents have introduced a new bill, California State Assmbly bill “ABx2 15,” introduced by Assemblyman Eggman (D-Stockton), in a Special Session of the California legislature designed to deal with rising health care costs.
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.”
What Next with the Courts?
August 22, 2015
And when will our bishops react as a group on our behalf, as free Catholics in business with first amendment rights—not including pro-forma press releases? A federal court stayed its earlier decision compelling the Little Sisters of the Poor to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate, meaning the group can choose not to comply while waiting on an appeal to the Suprem
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.
FAITH IN ACTION: One Man’s Act of Kindness Spreads: The Butterfly Effect
August 22, 2015
Chris Rosati’s mission to spread kindness is proving to be wildly successful. Hundreds of kids have taken up projects to help their community after being inspired by Rosati’s campaign. Rosati calls it “the butterfly effect”…find out why; CBS News’ Steve Hartman has the story…
With Same Sex Marriage, What Happens to the Rights of Children?
August 20, 2015
Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage, the court heard testimony from adult children who grew up in same-sex relationship households. The Washington Post ran a piece about this just before the SCOTUS ruling.
Here’s the Holy See’s New App
August 19, 2015
Designed to raise funds, ongoing, for the world’s most magnificent museum…. Read more>>