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How a deer in a French church reminds us of the saint honored there

Eustace is an early martyr and a legendary saint. He found Christ because he sought the truth. Coming across this video from a church of St. Eustace in France, we couldn’t help but be reminded of the story of this saint and the role of a stag in his ... read more

Elizabeth of the Trinity: A Saint for Our Time

The Church celebrates St. Elizabeth of the Trinity — canonized Oct. 16 — on her feast day of Nov. 8. Her spiritual mission is to help us ... honored as much for this work as she is for her spiritual writings. According to one of the former pastors of ... read more

What Georges Bernanos Taught Me About Saints

Bernanos’ works illustrated how the blackness of dark times remind us of the depths of evil there is in the world ... Perhaps the most important thing Georges Bernanos taught me about Saints. read more

'Nobody saved us... I just wanted it to end': Lawyer describes how he was abused, tortured and brainwashed from the age of four at a North Carolina evangelical church 'cult'

Of course, they told us that killing yourself ... You just sat there, hoping you weren't next.' After breaking with Word of Faith, Anderson lost all contact with his mother and brother, who remain in the church. He said Whaley even refused to let him ... read more

Today's News: Our Take - My Cat From Hell's Jackson Galaxy: People Read Cats Through Dog-Colored Glasses

Everything else falls into place from there. Sometimes these cat behavioral problems are ... Here's the hard-hitting question: Why do cats like to watch us use the bathroom and/or shower? Galaxy: [Laughs] I haven't the slightest idea! read more

New cardinal surrounded by love from NH

ROME — The son of a carpenter forever changed the world; the son of a lumberjack might just do the same for the Catholic Church in Quebec ... "God must have wanted us there," Vanessa said. Derek calls his journey to Rome "a miracle." read more

Benedict Option FAQ

What is the Benedict Option? Start with this famous paragraph ... that will be neither possible nor desirable for most of us. The early Church lived in cities, and formed its distinct life there. Most of the Ben Op communities that come to mind today ... read more

Pope Francis claims he is a ‘sinner in God’s mercy’ who could have ended up in jail and reveals one of his nieces has married a divorced man

Despite all our past of wretchedness and sin, God remains faithful to us and ... of a Church which is rediscovering the womb of mercy. 'A Church that goes out into the world... a field hospital whose characteristic is to spring up wherever there's fighting. read more

Apologetics & Lay Apostolates: Strong Approval from Popes

Decree on Missionary Activity of Church, nos. 15, 21, 41; cf. Decree on Priestly Life and Ministry, no. 9.] 2. . . . In the Church there is a diversity of ministry ... The word “Confirmation” then reminds us that this Sacrament brings an increase ... read more

Personalism Is the Key to Understanding Pope Francis

Pope Francis is challenging the Church — all of us — to take it to the next level of practical ... this new disposition had nothing to do with “going along to get along.” There was never a question of compromising truth or watering down doctrine. read more