Pursuing holiness with others is something many Catholics crave. We desire opportunities to enrich our spiritual life, read Church documents and spiritual books, study the Bible, witness to God’s grace in our lives, and pray and frequent the Sacraments within a supportive community.  That’s where a lay apostolate can be a Godsend. These religious groups Read More…

Now that the Tokyo Olympics are over, you might be wanting to bring a little healthy competitive spirit to your own family or parish. While you might not be quite up to the same level as Simone Biles or Katie Ledecky, these Catholic Family Games require a myriad of different talents. These events are perfect Read More…

Facebook is working on a new function that would allow users to request prayers. The social media platform has confirmed the upcoming release of Prayer Posts. The new feature is a result of Facebook taking notice of how their site was used to organize faith communities during the pandemic.  According to NBC News, users will Read More…

After so much indecision at the beginning, the Tokyo Summer Olympics 2020 finally happened and are coming to a close today. With officials having the extra responsibility of keeping athletes and fans safe with the ongoing COVID pandemic, the fact that the Games were a resounding success is a testament to what humanity can achieve Read More…

As commercial space tourism is taking off, the notion of life beyond earth is becoming increasingly relevant. The possibility of discovering extraterrestrial life was a topic of conversation at the annual conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists. There, experts suggested that such a discovery might not change our perceptions as much as one might Read More…

The singer Engelbert Humperdinck has finally managed to lay his wife to rest six months after her death. The 85-year-old’s wife, Patricia Dorsey, finally succumbed to Alzheimer’s in February, having also battled with COVID. After 56 years of married life, and four children together, the singer reached out to his fans for his support as 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…

Today marks the 800-year anniversary of the death of St. Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. The Spanish saint was known for his preaching of the Word at a time when there was great disharmony in the Church. The saint gathered followers who embraced his passion for living an apostolic way of life, And 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…

Seven years ago, Fr. Jim needed a way to connect with a boy from his parish. For whatever reason, the child did not want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation with his class. While visiting the boy’s family, Fr. Jim noticed that he was playing Minecraft, and that’s when he saw in this decade-old game Read More…

With the feast of St. Ignatius Loyola just around the corner, we thought we’d take a look at the founder of the Jesuits, and how his teachings can enrich you and your family today and for years to come. Considering that St. Ignatius only discovered his faith and love for God in his late 30s, Read More…

As the cantor sings out the last note, I drop to my knees—putting the hymnal back in its place in one fluid motion. I say a quick prayer thanking God for the gift of this Mass, and for being able to receive Him in communion. Then I genuflect, and walk as quickly as possible back Read More…