14 August: Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace

The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) calls for a worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace on August 14, 2025, the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption. By Linda Bordoni As war continues to afflict so many peoples across the world he world – from Gaza to …
The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Be Childlike

“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it” (Proverbs 22:6). My kids and I have a “crew meeting” every morning at nine. We cover the plan for the day and the rest of the week to make sure everyone is …
Where Secular Meets Sacred

In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …
Cardinal Cupich on Hiroshima anniversary: Transfiguration reveals path to peace

In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the …
Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 6, 2025 / 14:17 pm Lionsgate has officially announced the release dates for Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated film “The Resurrection of the Christ.” In an X post on Aug. 5, the film company announced that the film will be split into two parts and …
CNA explains: What is the Shroud of Turin?

By CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 7, 2025 / 10:51 am The Shroud of Turin is one of the most studied and controversial religious artifacts in the world. Housed in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, the linen cloth bears the image of a man who …
Football with Faith

Archbishop Alter High School and Stephen T. Badin high schools are rivals when it comes to athletics, but the two Greater Catholic League coed schools are area leaders when it comes to incorporating faith and football. Both programs offer players weekly opportunities to encounter Christ. “Every Thursday after school, the …
Are There Modern Prophets?

The Mass readings frequently draw from the Old Testament prophets. These messengers from God called people to repentance and greater fidelity. Knowing that such a message is needed in every age, we may wonder if prophets existed after the Old Testament. The short answer is: the age of the prophets …
The Importance a World View Makes

When we were first married, my wife and I enjoyed the fact that we didn’t agree on everything, and we would often debate each other over morning coffee. My wife, who goes by her middle name, Lindsay, was not Catholic at the time, and I was taking my job of …
The Call of an Artist

Catholicism is inherently beautiful, and Tim Langenderfer knew this from a young age. Langenderfer grew up attending Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, which was “the most beautiful cathedral,” he said. Here, he found a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Mass and Catholicism. Langenderfer’s appreciation for beauty …