Calling all men — We need you to be the strong leaders God created...
I was still coming down off the high of the papal visit and engrossed in Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted’s exhortation to men when the news broke of yet another school shooting. This time, it was at a community college in a small town in Oregon where Chris Harper-Mercer, 26, killed nine people and wounded nine others.
Philadelphia here we come: Love is our Mission
With just days to go until Pope Francis arrives in the U.S., Catholics from around the globe — including two journalist-catechist moms from The Catholic Sun — are preparing to join him at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia where they’ll unite around the theme “Love is our Mission.”
Ignoring the truth as the bodies pile up is not an option
Sitting there in front of my computer, my hands were shaking as I watched a technician cavalierly examine a container of body parts taken from aborted babies.
Supreme Court’s marriage decision a call to conversion, evangelization
So, this is where we find out what we’re made of. Are we truly followers of Christ, or are we practical atheists?
Build a culture of vocations by supporting priests
We sat there in the restaurant, two women who have been friends for more than 30 years, and talked about the nine sons between us. There were times we wondered if we would survive (hello sleep deprivation and teenage shenanigans) or if we’d ever have an uninterrupted conversation again.
A daily practice that defeats evil, brings peace
When life kicks you in the teeth and you’re down for the count, you find out quickly who your friends are.
‘Little Boy’: Changing the culture, one film at a time
If there’s one thing Americans can agree on in this era of social discord, it’s that we love film. We spent a staggering $10 billion on movie tickets in 2009.
Making the most of Lent by doing away with indifference
Most of us will probably never have to risk our lives in order to help someone. The question is, what are we doing with this precious life that we’ve been given? Are we squandering it on trivialities? And what will the Father find when He looks into our heart and searches for compassion?
Love of God shines in ‘Drop Box’ movie about abandoned babies
The “baby box” he set up at the front of his home looks like it could be a mailbox, but there’s a sign over it that reads “Leave babies here.” And many desperate parents do.
Five simple ways to find joy and peace in 2015 and beyond
So here we are, just two weeks inside of 2015 and already many of us have broken our New Year’s resolutions. Please don’t lose heart!
