If we are living Advent mindfully, we are preparing our hearts and minds for something even more remarkable than Christ’s birth: his second coming in salvation. Advent, at its best, can be for us a time of intense spiritual training — to
In a world where the 24/7 news cycle offers a ceaseless tide of disasters, a natural Christian inclination has become a polarizing catchphrase. Whether the news is yet another senseless mass shooting, a disastrous act of nature, or the illness of a
A new comedy podcast series that explores the life of Catholic dating in the modern world made its debut Wednesday. In a new article for Our Sunday Visitor, writer Lisa Hendey interviewed the writer and cast of the recently launched series, “Confessions
It might be easy to believe that a movie named for and based upon the life of a Catholic priest that launches during Holy Week would be the typical sticky-sweet fodder that has given faith-based films a certain reputation. But filmgoers walking
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame has collaborated with the Sisters of Life to produce and distribute “Into Life: Love Changes Everything,” a new 12-part web series that gives viewers an intimate look into the life
In her new book, “Rising: Learning from Women’s Leadership in Catholic Ministries,” scheduled to be released March 15, author Carolyn Woo takes on a topic that is often deemed controversial: the role of women leaders in the Church. Woo, former dean of
In the past, an author who wanted to pen a book or a screenwriter with a program idea followed a traditional path that involved acquisition, contracts and lengthy development processes. The advent of emerging content creation technologies has delivered a renaissance in
“People must know.” Those iconic words spoken in the pilot episode of the worldwide streaming giant “The Chosen” are revisited with power and meaning in the show’s upcoming Christmas special. Announced via a much-anticipated live streaming event, the show’s second Christmas special,
The new Netflix horror show “Midnight Mass” is one of the streaming platform’s most-watched shows since its debut in early October. As its name implies, the limited series leans heavily on Catholic themes and imagery — most of which it gets surprisingly
In January 2018, successful real estate professional Rob Reynolds had a profound spiritual encounter during Eucharistic adoration that resulted in his creation of an innovative new streaming entertainment opportunity for Catholic families. “I know there’s a huge need and demand for great