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July 30, 2013
Father Z Is Not the Enemy
For weeks—no, for months—I’ve been watching from the dark corners as Catholic bloggers disparage and...
July 29, 2013
Thomas Peters to Undergo Surgery After All
Last week, things seemed to be going so well. Thomas Peters (aka the American Papist),...
July 29, 2013
The Two Canonizations: Don’t Pack Your Bag Yet!
When will Pope Francis canonize his two predecessors, Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed...
July 28, 2013
Pope Francis Loves You!
How charming is this man. The Holy Father, taking his seat in the helicopteer which...
July 27, 2013
Women’s Group Plans Major Protest at the White House on August 1—And You Can Help
Do you remember when the HHS Mandate first made news across America? Early news reports...
July 27, 2013
Catholic Checkers! I Just Love This!
This… …just charmed my socks off. Poking around on the web, I stumbled upon this...
July 26, 2013
Welcome, Frances Benedicta Joy!
If you’ve never read my friend Amy Ekblad’s blog Blessed By God, may I suggest...
July 24, 2013
A Cut for a Cause: Bush Goes Bald for a Little Boy
Two-year-old Patrick is battling leukemia—and while his prognosis is good, the treatments have caused him...
July 24, 2013
Is Islam a Religion of Peace? Upcoming Conference Will Shed Light
A shameless plug, since I've spent a lot of time working on this conference. I'd...
July 23, 2013
Time Magazine Spotlights America’s Obsession
The frenetic six-day youth festival that is called “World Youth Day” is going on this...
July 23, 2013
Pope Francis to Journalists: “Help Me Work for the Good of Society” (UPDATED)
From what I read in the headlines yesterday, I thought all the pope talked about...
July 22, 2013
Can Brazil Keep the Holy Father Safe? (UPDATED: NO!)
OK, now I’m worried. I did not see the parade which was broadcast live this...
July 21, 2013
Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness: Martha, Mary and Me
Here’s what I’m thinking: There’s way too much “Mary” in the mix at my house,...
July 21, 2013
Tennis Star, Not Ashamed of Jesus, Is Also Not Ashamed to Drop Her Clothes
In 2011 Agnieszka Radwanska, Polish tennis star who is ranked fourth in the world, served...
July 21, 2013
Two Catholic Institutions Sustain Major Damage in Weekend Storms
Mount St. Mary’s (Emmitsburg, Maryland) and Ursuline College (Pepper Pike, Ohio) both sustained major damage...
July 18, 2013
FATHER Z IS WRONG: It’s Christ Cathedral, Not St. Callistus
Getting a lot of play in the blogosphere today: Father Z’s report that the former...
July 17, 2013
Pope’s Message to Catholics in England and Wales: “Care for Life—It’s Worth It”
The theme for this year’s Day for Life in Britain is “Care for Life—It’s Worth...
July 17, 2013
An Explosion of Light from Rio’s New Cathedral Will Greet WYD Pilgrims
As World Youth Day pilgrims descend upon the city of Rio de Janeiro, I thought...
July 16, 2013
In Japan, 3D Images of Unborn Babies Offer a Peek Inside the Womb
Well, here’s something that’s bound to help the pro-life movement: In Japan, a new technology...
July 16, 2013
Pope Francis Blesses a Three-Year-Old and Her Daycare Center
On June 3, 2013, Pope Francis welcomed 2,000 pilgrims from the Province of Bergamo, birthplace...
July 14, 2013
Shepherd in Combat Boots: A Conversation With Father Kapaun’s POW Friend
Father Emil Kapaun, U.S. military chaplain during the Korean War, was captured on November 2,...
July 13, 2013
Francis on Benedict: “You Cannot Imagine the Humility and Wisdom of the Man”
Pope Francis, in a phone call with his friend and former pupil, journalist Jorge Milia,...
July 13, 2013
At St. Mary’s College, Joining Pope Francis in Combatting the Culture of Waste
Pope Francis, speaking to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 3,...
July 12, 2013
“Non-Visible” Art Carries a Stiff Price Tag
Hey, Pssst! Want a Great Deal on an Invisible Pony? I recently read a story...
July 12, 2013
If Ever Detroit Needed to Call Upon God
Times are tough in the city of Detroit. An emergency manager has been appointed, to...
July 10, 2013
Pope Francis’ Boat Altar Reminds Me of the Boat Pulpit—Even a Boat Church
Last week when the Pope visited Lampedusa, the media made much of the simple altar...
July 08, 2013
Jason Bach’s Catholic Cartoons Both Tickle and Teach
On Valentine’s Day 2013, Jason Bach posted a cartoon on his personal Facebook page—and a...
July 08, 2013
“A Mother’s Dream”: Emotional Winner of the National Right To Life Video Contest
In the first two minutes, you’ll find yourself falling in love with this mother and...
July 07, 2013
At First I Eschewed the Boycott Against Sam Adams. Now, Count Me In.
OK. There will be no more Sam Adams at my house. You may remember that...
July 07, 2013
The Vatican Has a YouTube Page!
I guess I sort of knew this--but until today, I had never found my way...
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