Paraguay’s Congress responds to legalization of abortion in Argentina with a minute of silence

Asunción, Paraguay, Dec 30, 2020 / 08:47 pm MT (CNA).- The House of Representatives of Paraguay held one minute of silence for “the babies that will die” few hours after the Senate in neighboring Argentina legalized abortion. In a statement and a video released by the Paraguayan Congress’ press office, …
Why a new consecration to St. Joseph is spreading like wildfire

by Mary Farrow Denver, Colo., Dec 31, 2020 / 04:00 am MT (CNA).- One of the most prominent people in the life of Jesus Christ, St. Joseph, his foster father, is also one of the quietest. And as such, he can be one of the most overlooked people in the …
Obituary: Brother Martin Humphrey O.F.M.

He made the night a little brighter (Br. Martin Humphreys, OFM, died Friday, November 20 at his home, the St. John the Baptist friary. He was 94 years old and the senior of the province by age.) Br. Gene Mayer did not mince words describing Br. Martin Humphreys: “He was …
Job Opening: LEHMAN CATHOLIC CREATES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION

Sidney, Ohio – December 30, 2020 – Lehman Catholic High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the Director of Development position. The Director of Development, in partnership with the President and Lehman Foundation, is charged with creating the vision and strategy for the school’s development and advancement …
CATHOLIC AT HOME: A RESOLUTION THAT REALLY MATTERS

I typically wake up on January 1 with a fresh zeal for life. The previous year is gone, leaving a blank canvas in its place. It’s delightful and thrilling to hope for transformation! I have to admit, though, that I’m not anticipating the same New Year’s Day thrill this year. …
Today’s Video: The Christmas Geese (A Children’s Story about Jesus)

How do you talk to kids about the Incarnation? How do you talk to adults for that matter? Fr. Patrick shares his favorite story of Christmas that does both.
Live! Assisi-Basilica di San Francesco

Live from the Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi, Umbria, Italy
What is acedia, how do you pronounce it, and why does this priest tweet about it?

by Mary Farrow Denver Newsroom, May 19, 2020 / 02:00 am MT (CNA).- What should you be doing right now? If the answer is “not reading this article,” you might want to keep going. If you’re reading this article because you’re distracting yourself from something that needs to be done, …
After abortion is legalized in Argentina, Catholic bishops decry chasm between politicians and the people

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec 30, 2020 / 09:38 am MT (CNA).- After the senate in Argentina legalized abortion in the early hours of Wednesday, December 30, the Argentinean Bishops’ Conference released a statement accusing the country’s political leadership of being far away from the sentiment of the people and vowed …
Stations of the Infant Jesus

What do you think Jesus’ laugh sounded like? Do you think he snorted or giggled? Was it a hearty guffaw or a milder chuckle? What would it be like to hear Jesus when he was only three- or four-years-old, laughing as St. Joseph played with him? These kinds of reflections …