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Becoming Men of Christ
Catholic conferences and apostolates for men were once few and far between. But in just the last five or six years, the movement has caught fire, with more and more Catholic men being inspired to […]
From Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life
Linda Couri of Libertyville, Illinois, age 41, is a committed Catholic. She is a wife and mother, she works hard to maintain a deep prayer life, and she strongly supports the Church’s teachings on the […]
The Myths of the Sexual Revolution
In 1998, Dr. Richard Wetzel self-published his first book on human sexuality, Sexual Wisdom: A Guide for Parents, Young Adults, Educators, and Physicians. The book presented 17 misconceptions about sex held by many in society, […]
God Doesn’t Walk Away
Kathleen Eaton, founder and CEO of Birth Choice Health Clinics, a faithbased, pro-life organization that provides free medical services and education to pregnant women and their families, received the 2010 Cardinal John J. O’Connor Pro-Life […]
A Better Kind of Love
Seven years ago, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago was seeking a new director for the archdiocesan Respect Life Office. He wanted a director who was more than simply opposed to abortion. He wanted a director […]
Swiss Cardinal at the Helm of Catholic Ecumenism
Looking ahead to the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017, the United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany (VELKD) started a “Luther Garden” in Wittenberg, inviting each of the Lutheran churches worldwide as well […]
The Wanderer Gets the Blues
Dion DiMucci is undoubtedly the first member of the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame to cite Pope John Paul II, Scott Hahn, and Christopher West as influences. The once-troubled singer-songwriter has returned to the blues on […]
Hillbilly Thomists
Last spring, Flannery O’Connor returned to the news after Emory University unveiled the complete collection of her letters to the troubled Betty Hester, or “A,” as she is known in another compilation of O’Connor’s correspondence, […]