The painting with the replica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, donated years ago to the shrine, surprised its custodians by.
Read MoreVatican Spokesman Out
From Fox News: The spokesman for the Vatican and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday, weeks after Pope Francis appointed an.
Read MoreWhat Can Come From The Sky
How often do we contemplate what can come from the heavens — or even, what the heavens are? It is.
Read MorePriest Dies In Crash
From ABC7: A priest has died after he was rescued from a serious car crash in New Jersey Sunday morning. The 81-year-old.
Read MoreStrange Loud Rumblings
In places such as Upstate New York is a phenomenon call a “frostquake” (or crysoseism), whereby the heaviness and motion.
Read MoreGallup: Reliance On Religion Still Strong
As many Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas, 72% say religion is important in their lives, including 51% who say it.
Read MoreAbout ‘Boxing Day’
From Fox News: While no one seems to know for sure how it came to be called Boxing Day, it.
Read MoreLooking Just Off Center
Did you ever notice how things and even people can sometimes appear differently when you are viewing them just off.
Read MoreHoly Father Urges Fraternity
ROME — As nationalist forces rise globally and populist leaders emphasize the primacy of their own people, Pope Francis used.
Read MoreIn Lebanon, Jesus Isn’t Only For Christians
From The New York Times: BEIRUT — The Iranian cultural attaché stepped up to the microphone on a stage flanked.
Read MorePope: Live Simpler
From BBC: Pope Francis has called on people in developed countries to live a simpler and less materialistic life. He.
Read MorePrayer Need: Priest Killed Himself
From the New York Post: A Brooklyn priest killed himself inside a church rectory less than two weeks before Christmas,.
Read MoreMailbag: A Miracle In Time
By Rob Legrand It was like many other Christmas Eve afternoons with all the expected and unexpected plans, meetings, trips,.
Read MoreMailbag: Was It A Cave?
From Thomas Valle: Just a few observations regarding your headline about Jesus being born in a cave. (I also read.
Read MoreA Last Homily
In the final months of his illness, noted author and cultural commentator Mary Eberstadt spent time with her long-time friend,.
Read MoreStar Suddenly Expanded
From the Metro: Astronomers have recorded a gigantic stellar flare emanating from a baby star way out in space. They.
Read MoreCalls Abusers ‘Vicious Wolves’
From the Vatican Insider: “Today too, there are consecrated men, “the Lord’s anointed”, who abuse the vulnerable, taking advantage of.
Read More94-Year-Old Walked 570 Miles
Emma Morosini has been called the “pilgrim grandmother.” Earlier this year, at the age of 94, she earned that nickname.
Read MorePope Says Church Will Never Repeat Mistakes
From Zenit: “To those who abuse minors I would say this: convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and.
Read MoreAbout ‘John of God’
At Christmas, among other things — in the midst of a main message of peace and joy; eternity awaits! —.
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect
Those who die and come back often speak of what’s been dubbed the “ripple effect” — how what we think.
Read MoreDebate On Suicide Homily Flares
A number have written about that funeral homily for a young man who committed suicide in the Detroit archdiocese wherein.
Read MoreThat Funeral Homily
It’s a time of joy, is Christmas — overwhelmingly so — while also a time of reckoning. At this moment.
Read MoreIs Pell Innocent?
Washington D.C., Dec 14, 2018 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- After reports of a guilty verdict emerged in the trial of.
Read MoreAnother Expert, Another Warning
CNBC’s Jim Cramer says the persistent market sell-off has gone beyond concerns about the economy and the Fed. “I think.
Read MoreEx-FBI Director Blasts Republicans
Former FBI Director James Comey slammed Republicans on Monday for not speaking out against President Donald Trump’s attacks on the.
Read MoreFox News Commentator: Trump Could Face ‘Doomsday’
From Miadiaite: Judge Andrew Napolitano says President Donald Trump could face a “doomsday” over the various investigations surrounding him. The Fox News.
Read MoreA Time Of Reckoning
Of Judgment And Humility
Litany To The Infant Jesus
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. God the.
Read MoreBelieving Falsehoods
Moscow To Set Up Base In Caribbean
Russia has decided to develop a long-term military presence in the Caribbean in conjunction with the socialist nation of Venezuela,.
Read MoreMore Accusations Against Pell
In an interview with the ABC’s 7.30 program on Wednesday night, Les Tyack accused Cardinal Pell of exposing himself to three young.
Read MoreHuge Diamond Found In Canada
Just in time before you send your list to Santa, miners in the far reaches of Canada announced that they.
Read MoreJudge Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas struck down the entire Affordable Care Act on Friday on the grounds that.
Read MoreMystery Hum In Chicago
From CBS Local: It sounds like an alarm clock that doesn’t stop. That’s how people living and working in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood describe a.
Read MoreBiden Too Old?
From Associated Press: As he considers running for president, Joe Biden is talking with friends and longtime supporters about whether,.
Read MoreMany Opt Out Of Flu Shots
From Fox News: Have you gotten your flu shot this year? If the answer is no – and I’m not.
Read MoreWhy Do We Say ‘God Bless You’ After A Sneeze?
Ever since I can remember, I have always responded with a “God bless you,” when I saw someone sneeze. I.
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