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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CNA—Pope Francis has 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. Confirmed second miracle due to…
God moves in mighty and mysterious ways. Although the secular media does not report it, and perhaps your parish (like mine) did not even mention it, nonetheless, there are four Eucharistic Pilgrimage going on right now as you read this! And YES, Catholics of all ages are flocking to walk part of the journey and…
“Spiritual freedom is the root of political liberty,” penned one our U.S. Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine, regarding religious freedom. “As the union between spiritual freedom and political liberty seems nearly inseparable, it is our duty to defend both.” Profound words indeed. CNA—The United States Commission on International Freedom (USCIRF) named five new commissioners on Friday, including three…
Book Review of “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver” by Martin J. Schreiber “My Two Elaines” by Martin J. Schreiber is a moving and insightful account of one man’s journey through the challenging and often heartbreaking landscape of Alzheimer’s disease. As a former governor of Wisconsin, Schreiber is no stranger…
Update: 05-11-2024—Four Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes. One National Eucharistic Congress. This is Year Two of the the USCCB’s three-year Eucharistic Revival Movement to re-engage U.S. Catholics in the truth of their Faith. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes start from four different points—North, South, East, West—to form a cross-country Cross over the United States. All routes lead…
My wife, Pat, and I just returned from an important trip to Rome – a trip of gratitude, to give thanks for God’s guidance in acquiring a “Building For Life” with assistance of the Knights of Columbus Church Loan Program. The new headquarters for the Austin-based John Paul II Life and Family Center (JPII Life…
CNA—A Christian teacher settled in court for $360,000 earlier this week after suing a California school district board for firing her after she refused to comply with gender ideology rules that went against her religious beliefs. Refusing to comply with gender ideology “preferred pronoun rule” After refusing to comply with a preferred pronoun rule, Jessica…
CNA—This weekend, the longest Catholic pilgrimages ever organized in the United States — possibly the world — will commence on the edges of the country. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimages, organized as part of the multiyear National Eucharistic Revival, will see a group of young men and women collectively walk over 6,500 miles, carrying the Eucharist…
CNA—A sequestered Catholic college in the foothills of California launched an energy program that has nearly eliminated the college’s carbon footprint while saving $600,000 a year, giving the school more reliable energy than the state power grid. A unique college, even among Catholic colleges Thomas Aquinas College (TAC), a campus of more than 500 students,…
ACI Prensa—Along with other saints, every May 10 the Church honors St. John of Avila, the patron saint of the Spanish clergy. This renowned founder of schools and centers of formation and study recorded in one of his writings what he considered to be the best gift we can give to our heavenly mother, the…
CNA—05-10-24—Construction is nearing completion on the St. Charbel Maronite Church in Doha, Qatar, with plans to open its doors to worshippers in 2025, coinciding with the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, according to Father Charbel Mhanna from Qatar’s Maronite parish. In an interview with ACI Mena, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner, Mhanna explained that with a capacity…
CNA—New Bishop James Ruggieri became a Third Order Franciscan not long before his ordination in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday — a marker of why Pope Francis appointed him. Love for the poor and homeless Ruggieri, 56, profiled by the National Catholic Register, CNA’s sister news partner, in April, is known for driving a food truck…
