The generation of Americans born between 1999 and 2015 – who are the first generation born into the “post-Christian” world – say the presence of so much evil in the world, the hypocrisy of Christians, and the belief that science refutes much of the Bible are major reasons why there are so few believers in this demographic.
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Pope Institutes New Marian Memorial
A new memorial celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title, Mother of the Church, has been inserted into the Roman Calendar and will be marked every year on the day after Pentecost.
Study the Bible with a Renowned Scholar – in Your Own Home!
For many Christians around the world, the Lenten season is a time for devoting more attention to spiritual reading, particularly the Bible, which is why a new bible study, hosted by renowned Scripture Scholar Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., which airs on EWTN beginning March 6, is the perfect way to fulfill this desire – and in the comfort of home.
40 Hosts Found Miraculously Preserved After Earthquake
A ciborium containing 40 perfectly preserved hosts was found inside a tabernacle taken from the ruins of a church destroyed in the devastating earthquake that struck central Italy in 2016, and is being called a sign of hope by the local bishop.
Bishop Bars Catholic Senator from Communion
In response to the fourteen Catholic senators who voted against a bill that would have prohibited abortions at the point when an unborn child can feel pain, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield has barred Senator Richard Durbin from receiving Communion in his diocese.
Bishop Confronts Notre Dame’s Contraceptive Decision
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend did not mince words in a recent statement calling upon the University of Notre Dame to reconsider its plans to provide “a limited range of contraceptives” in student and faculty insurance plans.
14 Sites Offering Great Lenten Ideas
It’s Ash Wednesday which means it’s not too late to make this a Lent to remember. We have collected 15 sites you can visit to find great ideas for everyone – mom, dad, and the kids – for how to celebrate this sacred season!
70th Lourdes Miracle Revealed
Bishop Jacques Benoit-Gonin of the Diocese of Beauvais in France has announced the official recognition of the 70th miracles that took place in Lourdes which involved the miraculous healing of a paralyzed nun.
Second Miracle Approved for Blessed Pope Paul VI
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has approved a second miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Pope Paul VI which could allow his canonization to take later place this year.
#SuperBowlintheConvent Takes Twitter by Storm!
Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP
What happens when a group of sisters decide to create a hashtag so they can tweet their responses to the Super Bowl? One of the most hilarious set of tweets you’ll read all year!
