“That armless guy” is the nickname on social media of George Dennehy, 26-year-old musician. People often choose online pseudonyms in order to have anonymity, but his points straight to him instead. For many years, George has been singled out as “that armless guy,” due to a congenital disability. Yet, despite his disability he has shown Read More…

The Reverend William Johnson Ancient demanded that the local magistrate Edmund Ryan provide a boat and a crew for a gutsy rescue operation. The Anglican priest and retired Royal Navy sailor had spent the early morning hours assisting survivors of the Atlantic who made their way to shore after the ship had wrecked 30 miles Read More…

During COVID many people relied on television to get them through the long weeks in lockdown. For Pope Francis, however, this would have been impossible. For over 30 years, the pontiff has not even switched on the TV because of what he says was “a promise that I made the Virgin of Carmel on the Read More…

The Tokyo Games have been inspirational in so many ways. We’ve seen examples of extraordinary sportsmanship, and reported on the impact faith has had on so many Olympic champions, such as athletes sharing their gold medal and the surprising Marian devotions of some of our top Olympians. Yet, behind the actual performances there are stand-out Read More…

Hi, I’m Gabbie Rehder! I love reading, laughing, and writing. I also love funny stories and hearing other people laugh. I love the simplicity of daisies and the beauty and smell of roses. I love potatoes! (And not just because I am from Idaho.) Sky blue has always been my favorite color, but I also Read More…

Watching the reaction of Tamyra Mariama Mensah-Stock on winning the gold medal in her freestyle wrestling category is the best way to end a week. The 28-year-old became the first Black woman to win gold in the 68kg category. But the result is all the more meaningful considering she nearly abandoned the support after her Read More…

The popular singer Jane Marczewski, who performed on America’s Got Talent (AGT) as Nightbirde, has recently shared on social media that she has been forced to pull out of the show due to her deteriorating health. The singer captured hearts, not only for her beautiful voice, but for her incredible faith as she battles cancer. Read More…

Being an Olympian demands focus, determination, and a competitive spirit (along with all those athletic abilities!). Plus, representing your country is a lot of pressure. However, two athletes recently showed the world another quality that is definitely worth championing. Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi were competing in the high jump on Sunday Read More…

So many of us have spent the pandemic isolated from friends and family. In fact, two-year-old Benjamin Olson only had his immediate family for company, until he struck up a friendship with his 99-year-old neighbor. The pair, who live in Minnesota, became friends over a period of time. The nonagenarian, Mary O’Neill, started out by Read More…

A priest who pretended to be a criminal to rescue a boy from organ trafficking was recently highlighted in an article in the Spanish newspaper El País, a periodical generally not given to praising the Church and the clergy. The story of Fr. Ignacio María Doñoro de los Ríos, however, is hard to ignore. The Read More…

When Joel Wegener’s daughter Mary Kate told him that her dream was to work with him, the devoted dad of 10 did his best to make it happen. With his two adult children who have Down syndrome, Wegener founded “Special Neat Treats” in the spring of 2021. The siblings and their dad are doing the Read More…

When Simone Biles recently withdrew from the individual all-around finals that are taking place tomorrow the sporting world went into shock. The diminutive, powerful, and seemingly invincible gymnast was human after all. Considered the greatest gymnast of all time, Biles has spent the last few years wowing crowds with her daring routines. Pulling off moves Read More…