One Man’s Amazing Journey Toward the Catholic Faith
Richard Cole was not much of a believer: By his own admission, he didn’t pray, he didn’t worship. He was in recovery following years of alcohol abuse. Raised Methodist, he had fled the church of
Are Demons Real? Indiana Exorcist Has Performed “Countless” Exorcisms
"I couldn't even begin to count them," said Fr. Vincent Lampert, referring to the number of exorcisms he's performed in his eleven years as exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Not just once or a
When Parrots Pray
Ah, the Internet: Ain’t it grand? I stumbled upon this wonderful clip of a green parrot that’s mastered the Hail Mary. I thought you’d enjoy it, too! And then there's CharlieO:
The Colorful Extravagance of the Pope’s Mexican Visit
I didn't realize, when I first began watching the Masses and appearances of Pope Francis' visit to Mexico, just how much the vibrant colors and rich florals would enhance the worship. I didn't at first
Our Lady of Lourdes, and the Story of the Immaculate Conception
FEBRUARY 11 - FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES “I am the Immaculate Conception.” The young girl shook her head—she didn’t understand what she was hearing. The Lady had just told her who she was,
Everyone Dies. Lent Reminds Us Of That.
It seems the news lately has been full of death: We’ve lost Hollywood actors like Alan Rickman, rock stars like David Bowie and the Eagles' Glenn Frey, Celine Dion's husband and manager René Angélil. We've lost
Behind the Scenes at Vatican II: Yves Congar Captures a Historic Moment
Yves Congar was a complex man. The New York Times, in his obituary, called him a “vigorous ecumenist” and a “promoter of the laity.” His life in the Church toggled between acclaim and rejection. So
For Catholic Schools Week: Eleven Nuns Who Changed My Life
This article was originally published on Patheos in February 2015. Catholic Schools Week is being celebrated this year from January 31 - February 6. Do you appreciate the Sisters who taught you to add and
Wait, What? Carl Sagan Was NOT an Atheist?
I don’t know where I got this idea, but I’ve always thought that Carl Sagan, the astronomer whose popular show “Cosmos” incited interest in the heavens, did not believe in Heaven. Nor, I thought, did
The Pope Says WHAT?! Now Women Can Have Their Feet Washed
Among faithful Catholics, there are a few topics which reliably generate heat on a blog. People hold strong viewpoints (one way or the other) on things like receiving the Eucharist on the tongue (or not), holding hands during