Movies: Bennett’s War
NEW YORK (CNS) — Loosely based on the case histories of real-life wounded veterans, writer-director Alex Ranarivelo’s endearing sports drama “Bennett’s War” (Forrest) is a portrait of courage in the face of adversity.
Discernment: Listening for God in the real world
“Samuel, Samuel!” the Lord calls, in one of the more famous stories of discernment in the Bible. After bothering his teacher, Eli, three times, the wise man realizes it is the Lord who is calling. “If you are called,” said Eli, “reply, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’”
Ready or not, here they come!
Welcome to a new school year! I am proud to report that our Catholic schools are ready, willing and able to embrace the new academic school year.
State of the Campaign: Foundation for Senior Living
Established as a Catholic charity by the Diocese of Phoenix in 1974, Foundation for Senior Living (FSL) has been a leading provider of high-quality, vital services for Arizonans of all ages for more than 40 years.
Following Christ is bound to make us uncomfortable
As a child I grew up in a house without air-conditioning, a small, three-bedroom ranch with few windows.
Astronauts found God in space
I didn’t realize there was a moon-landing Bible verse until my pastor mentioned it a few weeks ago. It seems that while returning from...
State-sanctioned killing is not about love
Before you say: “He would say that, he’s a bishop,” please hear me out. When it comes to calls for euthanasia, I get it, I really do. A few years ago, I was close to death.
State of the Campaign: Newman Centers
Going off to college can be one of the most exciting, yet faith-challenging, experiences a person can have.
Are sacraments conferred by laicized priests, bishops valid?
In light of the laicization of Theodore McCarrick, some Catholics whose children or grandchildren were baptized or confirmed are wondering if the sacraments administered by McCarrick are still valid.
‘The Organ Lives!’ — Notre Dame’s Monstrous Organ Survives Fire
The world was obviously taken aback when news broke with terrifying videos of smoke and fire coming from the beloved Notre Dame Cathedral.