Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” In his analysis of Ephesians 5:21-33, Pope St. John Paul II highlighted St. Paul’s use of analogy. This passage of Ephesians compares the relationship of Christian spouses with the relationship between …

Christian Anthropology | Andrew J. Sodergren, M.T.S., Psy.D. Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” For Part One click here We have been following Pope St. John Paul II’s meditations on the Letter to the Ephesians in which …

By ACI Prensa Dec 31, 2025 / 13:30 pm The end of 2025 is at hand and the world is set to welcome the new year with parties and fireworks, but many forget to celebrate it with God, the Lord of life and time. We therefore share this prayer for you …

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For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Dec 30, 2025 / 10:45 am Pope Leo XIV warned about the danger that gambling poses to many families during a Dec. 29 audience with members of the National Association of Italian Municipalities. At the beginning of his address, delivered in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton Dec 29, 2025 / 17:21 pm In a new sit-down interview with Father Mike Schmitz, who is best known for the “Bible in a Year” podcast and YouTube videos on Ascension Presents, actor Jonathan Roumie spoke in depth about his role portraying Jesus in the hit series …

As 2026 approaches, Vatican News revisits some reflections by the Popes on this transitional period between the end of 2025 and the arrival of the new year. By Amedeo Lomonaco As the year comes to an end and a new one is set to begin, the Church’s perspective on this …

Deacon Mark J Westendorf, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on December 23, 2025 at the age of 72. Deacon Westendorf was ordained April 24, 2010 by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for fifteen years. Upon ordination, he was assigned to …

This Sunday, January 3, 2026, The Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 p.m., bringing down the curtain on the 2025 Season.  Before the tailgate or enjoying downtown Cincinnati, head to Mass at our beautiful downtown catholic churches on this Feast of the Epiphany,  and enjoy all …