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There’s less religious freedom now than a year ago, says report

An American religious freedom watchdog group recommended that the U.S. Department of State designate 17 nations as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPCs), including five countries that have not been on the list: Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, Syria, and Vietnam. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom issued its annual report Monday, also recommending the redesignation […]

There’s less religious freedom now than a year ago, says report

St. Teresa of Ávila’s Lesson of Resolve in the Face of Attacks on the Church

The great Doctor of the Church reminds us that, in times when ‘God has so many enemies and so few friends,’ we must strive to become holier and ensure ‘that these few friends be good ones.’ François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail), 1827 (photo: Public Domain) Edward Pentin Blogs: Throughout human history, in times of confusion, […]

St. Teresa of Ávila’s Lesson of Resolve in the Face of Attacks on the Church

St. Athanasius

Athanasius was born in Egypt towards the end of the third century, and was from his youth pious, learned, and deeply versed in the sacred writings, as befitted one whom God had chosen to be the champion and defender of His Church against the Arian heresy. Though only a deacon, he was chosen by his […]

St. Athanasius

May saint: St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph – foster father to Jesus and devoted husband of Mary – is one of the people in Scripture about whom we know relatively little. What we do know, however, has resulted in the Church celebrating not one, but two feast days in his honor. The first and the one with the most ancient […]

May saint: St. Joseph the Worker

Why St. Athanasius is called the “Father of Orthodoxy”

There were many saintly bishops and priests in the first few centuries of the Church, but one of the most influential was St. Athanasius. The Catholic Encyclopedia gives the following brief summary of his life, “born c. 296; died 2 May, 373. Athanasius was the greatest champion of Catholic belief on the subject of the Incarnation that the Church has […]

Why St. Athanasius is called the “Father of Orthodoxy”

8 Essential Bible quotes for when you’re feeling angry

Anger is one of those sneaky emotions that can affect us in a number of ways: from a sudden rage to having a constant deep fire within that leaves you permanently ready to explode for the slightest reason. The problem with this sort of sentiment is that it doesn’t just affect the individual, but also […]

8 Essential Bible quotes for when you’re feeling angry

TEXT: ‘Don’t be couch potatoes!’ Pope Francis urges youth

Nowadays there is a great temptation to be satisfied with a cell phone and a few friends. Even if many people are willing to settle for that, or even if you are too, it is not good or healthy. There is one important element of training that you, Krisztina, reminded us of, when you said […]

TEXT: ‘Don’t be couch potatoes!’ Pope Francis urges youth

Alberta parish repurposes grocery store as Catholic church

With almost daily reports of Catholic churches shutting down, forced to consolidate due to financial difficulties, or sold off and repurposed, it’s refreshing when we hear of a new church opening. In Alberta, Canada, Sacred Heart parish has gone the opposite way, purchasing an old supermarket that the community intends to convert into a Catholic […]

Alberta parish repurposes grocery store as Catholic church

Special Ed teacher welcomes orphaned student with Down syndrome

One person can change our lives forever. Jake, who is 14 years old and has Down syndrome, knows this well: When his mother died of breast cancer, his teacher took him into her home. This is their story. When Jean Manning, Jake’s mother, discovered that she had cancer she moved to Massachusetts with her son […]

Special Ed teacher welcomes orphaned student with Down syndrome

Judiciary Committee Subpoenas FBI for Documents Regarding Plan to Infiltrate Catholic Churches

By Michael Ippolito, Daily Signal, April 11, 2023 Newly released FBI documents show a plan to establish sources in Catholic parishes to combat alleged potential extremism. The House Judiciary Committee is investigating the FBI’s actions and issued a subpoena to compel the bureau’s cooperation. (Photo: m_a_n, iStock/Getty Images) The House Judiciary Committee released internal FBI […]

Judiciary Committee Subpoenas FBI for Documents Regarding Plan to Infiltrate Catholic Churches