A 54 year-old woman was beheaded yesterday in a food distribution plant in Moore, Oklahoma by a disgruntled former employee who was a recent convert to Islam and who had allegedly tried converting other employees before he was fired.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling upon the faithful to devote Sunday, September 28, to prayer for the upcoming Synod on the Family scheduled for October 5-19 in Rome.
All you who are too weak for stiff penances, too insecure for bold professions, and too certain you'll never soar with the eagles of the faith, join our October 1 webinar to celebrate our only route to sanctity - St. Therese's Little Way of Spiritual Childhood!
Samira Salih al-NuaimiA respected Muslim lawyer and the mother of three children lost her life last week at the hands of Islamic State terrorists who were angry about a blog she posted on Facebook which was critical of the group's actions.
New reports coming from inside the Syrian city of Aleppo reveal that the people are even more anxious after a U.S. led coalition began bombing the area for fear it will only destabilize the region even more.
During his morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta today, Pope Francis warned that vanity isn't just a temptation for pagans and that even Christians risk becoming like beautifully colored soap bubbles that last only a moment before they pop and disappear.
Our ministry received an email from the CFR Lay Associates asking for prayer for Father Benedict Groeschel who took a tumble and hurt the same arm that was so seriously wounded in an accident 10 years ago. We're being asked to pray for him through the intercession of an old roommate of his, a man who is now on the road to beatification.
This morning I received the following email request from Fr. Benedict Groeschel's 
community, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. They have asked for special prayers, through the intercession of Venerable Solanus Casey, for his recovery and healing. I hope that you will join me in praying.
Yours in Christ, Johnnette
