The Church has been richly blessed with a variety of charisms and spiritualities. These unique paths for living the Christian vocation are the fruit of much prayer and discernment, often concrete responses to the signs of the times, and often have heroic
This summer, tens of thousands of Catholics gathered for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Participants heard talks from speakers intending to foster an encounter with the Eucharistic Lord. They adored his presence in the Blessed Sacrament, joining together with the Church
A cameraman from Castletown Media based in Seattle was present in June when a group of 152 Catholic high school students and chaperones from North Dakota embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome. He accompanied them on their flight across the Atlantic Ocean,
It’s been 350 years since the creation of the first diocese in North America north of Mexico. The Archdiocese of Quebec, established in 1674, originally had within its boundaries most of the territory now in the United States. The see city, founded
Sister Diana Marie Andrews reveals the remarkable story of Venerable Servant of God Rose Hawthorne, also known as Mother Mary Alphonsa. The daughter of the famous novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rose converted to Catholicism and was a wife and mother before becoming a
What is “gaslighting” and how should Catholics respond? Nicole Snook writes about how this term has become a “prevalent concept utilized by many, ranging from one’s acquaintances to media personalities and political figures.” Delving into the topic, she asks professionals for their
In light of a recent Guttmacher Institute report showing an increase in abortions post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, leaders of pro-life organizations discuss the reasons for the rise and stressed the importance of supporting pregnant women. Pregnancy centers have seen more
This summer, find out how prepared (or not) you are to talk about the Eucharist. This quiz tests your knowledge of the Eucharist with trivia on Scripture, Catholic theology, liturgy, miracles and saints. Which saint was martyred in the time of Emperor
Investigative journalist Mary Margaret Olohan highlights the traumatic journey of a detransitioner named Prisha Mosley. Olohan details Prisha’s struggles with gender dysphoria, the societal and medical pressures to transition, and the severe emotional and physical consequences she faced. Olohan’s narrative criticizes the
This week, we embark on an enlightening journey for Pentecost with renowned Catholic art historian Elizabeth Lev. With a scholar's eye and a storyteller's flair, Lev unravels the rich symbolism and profound significance woven into the masterpieces depicting this pivotal moment in