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Holy Father’s prayer intention for January
Promotion of World Peace: We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world. Month Dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus
A Christian in Hollywood
The Star is an animated Nativity story from the perspective of a donkey named Bo. Its producer, DeVon Franklin, has distinguished himself in Hollywood by being true to his Christian ideals. Best known for producing Miracles from Heaven,…
Short film examines Ven. Augustus Tolton
Across: The Father Tolton Movie takes audiences back to Ven. Tolton’s boyhood in Missouri in 1863. The 36-minute short film will air exclusively at 10 p.m. Eastern Dec. 18 on EWTN. Written and directed by Nashville, Tennessee, filmmaker…
Pope to celebrate 50 years of priesthood
"And please don't forget to pray for me." This is how Pope Francis has concluded each of his public addresses for almost seven years now. A request is made by founders of Hozana, a social prayer network, which has set up a large prayer…
Holy Father’s prayer intention for December
Universal: The Future of the Very Young: That every country determine to take the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.
Be enchanted by the Nativity scene, pope tells Catholics
The Nativity scene is a simple reminder of how God became human to reveal the greatness of his love "by smiling and opening his arms to all," Pope Francis said in a letter on the meaning and importance of setting up Christmas cribs.…
The fall of communism and John Paul II’s push
It was 30 years ago this fall that the Berlin Wall fell, signaling the wider collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. It was a moment remembered vividly by those who lived through it. Few, however, recall the crucial event a few months…
Centenary year opens for Sacred Heart Basilica in Paris
The year-long centenary celebrations of Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris started Oct. 20. "It will be an opportunity to thank God for what our forebears in faith have done," said Fr. Jean Laverton, the basilica's rector. Welcome! …
Holy Father’s prayer intention for November
UNIVERSAL: Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near East: That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.
Leadership guru Patrick Lencioni wants to make parishes ‘Amazing’ places
Patrick Lencioni, who is perhaps best known for books that teach fundamental principles of leadership and management through novel-like stories filled with bad examples, has turned his sights to America’s Catholic parishes. The Catholic…
