Mark Wahlberg is more than happy to share his deep faith in a bid to inspire others. And in conjunction with the app Hallow, the Father Stu actor has been encouraging his fans on social media to “stay prayed up.” Wahlberg’s latest post shows him kneeling in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary, Read More…

Fr. David Michael Moses has been busy recently sharing his thoughts on vocations and anxiety that have been both inspirational and thought-provoking. But now the priest has taken the time to explain the role of forgiveness in our lives, and how just one image can make it all the easier to forgive ourselves and those Read More…

One of the ways Donna Whelan bonds with her son, Jacob, is by making little videos together. During the pandemic they made more, and shared them with their family and friends, according to Evoke. However, since January 2022, Whelan has been sharing the videos on TikTok, where Jacob has notched up millions of followers. And Read More…

We all know social media can be a force for negativity and even for evil, so it’s a nice change of pace to hear about those times when it’s a force for good instead.  When you’re feeling disheartened, the generosity of people in Buy Nothing groups might be the spark of encouragement you need. It’s Read More…

It’s difficult when you reach out to God and you can’t hear His response. You might feel that among all the prayers being said, yours are going unanswered. However, Fr. David Michael Moses explains in the brief video below why you should never stop reaching out to Jesus. In the video, Fr. David Michael uses Read More…

“I can live my life without fear and hesitation,” said Adela, a 34-year-old South Korean, at the end of the WYD in Lisbon. “I received a lot of courage and power from Pope Francis. It was incredible,” reflected the young woman, whose country will host the next WYD in four years’ time. Very touched by Read More…

If you research marketing strategies, you’ll quickly see that in today’s world, “marketing” and “social media” are treated as almost the same thing. Every book, article, and website about marketing focuses on how to have a compelling social media presence. In the face of this relentless pressure to market on social media, one comic book Read More…

Making assumptions about a person or a situation might seem necessary when we feel time pressure. We have all experienced moments when we make snap decisions without all the information we really need. However, assuming to know what is in someone’s mind, or heart, can cause quite a lot of damage, and can actually lead Read More…

The Good Samaritan — the kind man who was “moved with pity” at the sight of a man left for dead by bandits, and then ignored by a priest and a Levite (Lk 10:25-37) — can positively influence our behavior on social media. Even though we’re no longer talking about the road to Jericho, but rather Read More…

When Kate Winslet won the BAFTA TV Award for her role in I Am Ruth, the mom of three took to the stage to accept the coveted award, and to talk about a very modern problem for today’s children: social media. The movie deals with the increasingly disturbing issue of how the online world is Read More…

Recently, I saw a question on a message board that asked, “If you’re a person who doesn’t adhere to common courtesies, can you explain why?” The first answer given was, “Because it’s a pointless waste of time that isn’t all that important.” I thought the answer was interesting, particularly because it showed that lack of Read More…

Stereotypes about religious life sometimes die hard. Hollywood doesn’t help, often portraying sisters and nuns as dour, repressed, harsh, or downright scary (or “liberated” and unfaithful to their commitments). This is the reason why some religious women decide to wage war against those preconceptions, although not without good humor. Such is the case of Sister Read More…