Father Joshua Whitfield reviews a new book by Father Harrison Ayre, “Mysterion: The Revelatory Power of the Sacramental Worldview”: “In this book — itself materially a beautiful thing — Father Ayre walks us through the familiar basics of the Faith, really quite
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
Disney’s recent movie “Encanto” has quickly gained a following for its beautiful story and catchy music. Assistant editor Ava Lalor has this review: “Prior to Christmas, I had read a review published online by Angelus News titled, “‘Encanto” proves a kids movie
Contributing editor Russell Shaw examines Mark Twain’s classic 19th-century novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and how it might provide some insight into solving current racial tensions in America. Shaw writes: “More than just a colorful tale, the book paints a picture
In a new essay for Our Sunday Visitor, Kenneth Craycraft, a professor of moral theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati, explores whether it is immoral for the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and
In a recent column, Ava Lalor, assistant editor for Our Sunday Visitor, unpacks a recent movie she watched and how it’s helping her enter into the New Year with a positive perspective. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is about a negative
In the upcoming “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” director Joel Coen offers a fresh, haunting take on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, writes film critic Steven Greydanus. The film, which hits theaters on Christmas Day and will stream on Apple TV plus starting January 14,
Fitting for the solemnity of Christ the King, the season of Advent and for everyday Christian living, award-winning Christian composer and pianist Ian Mulder’s new symphony, “Crowns of Christ,” is a stunning and truly crowning achievement. In addition to its being an
The Catholic Church must proclaim Jesus Christ "boldly" and "creatively" in the face of new secular movements that promote "social justice," "wokeness" and "intersectionality," among other beliefs, as the answer to all of society's ills, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said
Pope Francis, Martin Scorsese, Jane Goodall and a group of less famous "over 70s" talk to young filmmakers about love in the first episode of a four-part documentary available worldwide on Netflix on Christmas Day.
The episode "Love," part of the series "Stories