Spring heralds a season of renewal, growth and the blossoming of new life, not only in the natural world but also in the realm of the spirit and the mind. As we witness earth's reawakening, it's a perfect time to delve into
There is an increasing awareness of and appreciation for the inherent link between faith and reason, and between religion and science. One way in which this is manifesting itself is in the thriving life sciences departments at many Catholic colleges and universities.
Anyone who has ever entered an address into MapQuest or studied a Google Map overlayed with the locations of tourist attractions has used geospatial technology. “It’s literally everywhere now,” said Richard McCluskey, the chairman of the geography department at Aquinas College, a
Mission work has long been a draw for students on spring break, but STEM programs at small Catholic colleges in the United States are really starting to add their skills into the mix. Whether that’s a group of engineering students or a
Ann Klotz from Siena College analyzes water samples for bacteria contamination. Courtesy photo The Stephen and Harriet Myers residence in Albany, New York, played an important role in the Underground Railroad that helped slaves escape to the North, but there was little
There is an intimate connection between food and faith. In the Garden of Eden, God provided food for Adam and Eve and commanded them not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; the Israelites ate manna in
In the 25 years since Pope St. John Paul II published an encyclical called Veritatis Splendor — “The Splendor of Truth” — the document has established itself as not just the most discussed piece of writing by this very prolific pope, but
Throughout Church history, devoted Catholics have offered guidance to men and women seeking the peace and love of Christianity. Similarly, Catholic Christians have provided assistance to others who, uncertain in their faith walk, have sought out the certitude of Catholicism. These people
Caitlin Lowery discovered natural family planning through Google. She and her husband, then newlyweds, wanted to boost their chances of conceiving quickly, and she stumbled upon BabyCenter.com message boards rife with women explaining how they were tracking their cycles trying to get
For five years in his teaching role as the Church’s universal shepherd, Pope Francis has been working away at his contribution to the magisterium. One could say he’s been weaving his section of the giant, ancient tapestry of Catholic teaching and Tradition.
Pope Francis visited Geneva, Switzerland, on June 21 for a one-day apostolic journey in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches, the largest and broadest ecumenical fellowship in the world. Since the mid-20th century, the WCC has served