Movies: Bennett’s War
NEW YORK (CNS) — Loosely based on the case histories of real-life wounded veterans, writer-director Alex Ranarivelo’s endearing sports drama “Bennett’s War” (Forrest) is a portrait of courage in the face of adversity.
Raise your hands in support of vocations
I wanted this month’s edition of the Sun to focus on vocations, because every one of you, I’m sure has a similar story you can share about someone who is living this vocation.
This Lent, go without
I used to think that fasting was worthless. I would find reasons to excuse myself from the obligatory Lenten practice: low blood sugar, anemia, etc.
History lesson reveals origin of marriage crisis
Two centuries ago, British philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke famously warned that those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.
JC’s Stride: Reason to hope in spite of the chaos around us
No matter how grim the news, no matter how appalling the latest trend in the culture, we trust in His tender care to see us through every storm.
Seeing life through the lens of gratitude sparks joy
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but giving thanks to the Lord for our many blessings should be a way of life, not just a fleeting thought on the fourth Thursday of November.
Word to Life: Nov. 27, 2016, First Sunday of Advent
Noah’s neighbors were so engrossed in celebrating their good fortune that they were caught unprepared for the calamity of the Flood. Had they invited the less-fortunate villagers, perhaps the party may have ended in joy.
Ash Wednesday: Making the Lenten journey as a family
Parents are the heads of their domestic church, but it's okay — and fruitful — to ask the kids what they want to do for Lent.
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?
9-1-1 call from abortion clinic raises troubling questions
When the 9-1-1 call went out that day from Family Planning Associates in Phoenix, paramedics rushed to the scene. According to Phoenix police, someone at the clinic “thought they saw movement” after an abortion took place Feb. 26.
