Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller writes how Catholic colleges and universities have welcomed Muslim students with hospitality. “I think it starts with respecting and showing kindness to everyone regardless of religious background,” student Lisan Hasnain of India said. Christian students are welcome to learn
Many people are familiar with the Shroud of Turin. This incredible, long-studied artifact is well-known around the world. But little notice is given to the second cloth item found at the tomb: that napkin which had been on Christ’s head, rolled up
In August 2020, Jimmy Lai was arrested by Hong Kong authorities for violating the Chinese National Security Law. In this article, Lai’s friends and associates recount the former billionaire’s loss of his personal fortune and decision not to flee Hong Kong. His
In her journey toward the Catholic Church, cancer survivor, speaker and popular podcaster Tammy Peterson has endured her own cross of debilitating illness and loss. Four years ago, she was granted the miracle of healing from terminal cancer and received the grace
Elizabeth Scalia recently shared on social media that for Lent, and for the “Year of Prayer,” she was committing to memory a version of the Breastplate of St. Patrick. It is a powerful confession of belief that includes a rather comprehensive request
Alleluia! We are in the season of Easter in which for 50 days Catholics celebrate the Lord's resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension into heaven and the Holy Spirit descending upon her church.
The word, Easter, according to the U.S. Conference
Jesus Christ has risen from the dead! Alleluia! The central tenet of Christianity is that Jesus suffered, died, and was buried. Then, against all odds and to the amazement of the entire created universe, he rose from the dead. He who died
Katie Prejean McGrady shares the beautiful gift of being present at her devoted grandfather’s death during Holy Week. She says Jesus spent his Holy Week patiently and slowly saying, “I love you,” repeatedly, and Jesus is amid our own Holy Weeks, by
Sacred artist Daniel Mitsui’s work is distinctly medieval but brings in elements of Persian, Celtic and Japanese art. “I think of it as a living style, rather than a historical one,” he told writer Simcha Fisher. Being fascinated with sacred art, Mitsui
Serenity Quesnelle saw six fertility doctors, went through multiple procedures and braved surgery in the hopes of conceiving a child. After four years, one of her doctors felt that nothing more could be done and asked Quesnelle to write down the number
OSV News) -- The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace called upon the faithful to renew prayers during Holy Week for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
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