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Pope on 75th anniversary of atomic bombing of Hiroshima: Let's listen to survivors

Fear: Root cause of Italy's lowest birthrate since 1861

Franciscans in Beirut ask for help: Every family is checking if loved ones are alive

Flower petals rain down in papal basilica, commemorating miracle of summer snowfall

Pope at General Audience prays for victims of devastating explosion in Beirut

Atheist hypocrisy: How mysteries demonstrate the existence of God

Mysteries abound in the universe. What are dark matter and dark energy? How does quantum entanglement work? What existed before the Big Bang? Was there even a "before?" What's the solution to the Fermi Paradox? And this is a short list. There are mysteries in Christianity too. But mysteries in science are tolerated, but mysteries of the faith are used as justification for unbelief. Why the difference? More Info...

75 years of nuclear weapons madness

Wars have always caused needless suffering, destruction and death. But 75 years ago, the hell of war reached a new all time immoral low when on August 6, 1945 a United States Boeing B-29 bomber dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima instantly killing over 70,000 - mostly civilian - children, women and men. More Info...

My Priesthood Doesn't Take Away My Human and Patriotic Duties

Since Cardinal John O'Connor of New York (who ordained me) announced the Sisters of Life in 1991, I started thinking that there needed to be something like that for Priests. With other priests having had the same idea, Priests for Life got off the ground and I became full-time director in 1993. More Info...

Pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict

Pope Emeritus Benedict is seriously ill according to a German newspaper. We are called to pray for him, and we wish him a speedy recovery. More Info...

Can I confess my sins by phone or online?

The coronavirus pandemic has forced Catholic parishes to close around the world for the safety of parishioners. This is making it difficult for many to access the sacraments, including the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Many are asking why can't this sacrament be obtained over the phone or internet? More Info...

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly, of the next Stimulus

Sometime next week, the Senate is expected to pass the next stimulus bill. The price of the bill will range between $1 and $3 trillion dollars. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly of what's coming. More Info...

Pray for Human Trafficking Victims on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

The need for human trafficking awareness and education continues to grow, as reports to anti-trafficking hotlines have increased at alarming rates since last year. More Info...

How well do you know your Catholic faith? Here's where you can test yourself!

The Way of Christ is a series of lessons that will teach or refresh your Catholic faith. The course is now available for FREE on Catholic Online School. More Info...

God's wake-up call to what's most important!

Although it is ordinary time in the church year, I think it often feels like Good Friday these days. Don't you? More Info...

#SendYourHug: Vatican campaign calls for young people to reach out to the elderly during COVID-19 isolation

Coronavirus shut downs and quarantines continue to leave many elderly people lonely and without family. Inspired by Pope Francis, the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life launched a special new campaign to help those who are isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. More Info...

Good News! Here's six reasons to be hopeful for the future!

There's reason for hope as we cope with these challenging times. Here's six reasons why hope is justified. More Info...

Celebrate Sunday Mass With Bishop Strickland - 7.26.20

The videos for Sunday's live Mass will be available on Sunday morning. More Info...

Cue the 'X-Files' theme, Senate directs Pentagon to provide bi-annual UFO reports to the public

The Senate Intelligence Committee is directing the Pentagon to release some of their UFO findings on a regular basis. A document released by the New York Times reveals the Pentagon's UFO program is still operating, which is consistent with claims by former Pentagon officials. There are also claims that some of the objects reported to the secret agency are not from earth and there may be some crashed objects that have been, or could be retrieved. More Info...

'A Society in Need of Healing': Bishops' powerful response to recent attacks on Catholic Churches

In light of the recent attacks on Catholic Churches in the United States, the leading bishops in the country have released a joint statement to respond to the vandalism. More Info...

Christians ordered to destroy crosses and images of Jesus in intense Chinese religious persecution

Officials in China have reportedly ordered several Christians to demolish crosses and remove images of Jesus from their churches and homes. More Info...

Paycheck Protection Program - Does the Church deserve aid?

There's a new controversy in the Catholic Church over the Paycheck Protection Program. Under the law, the Church received at least $1.4 billion in aid, much of it granted thanks to an exemption from the Trump administration. Some people are upset because a portion of the funds went to Diocese that recently paid out abuse settlements. Should the Church have received the money? More Info...

Celebrate Sunday Mass With Bishop Strickland - 7.19.20

The videos for Sunday's Mass will be available in English and Spanish on Sunday, July 19th. More Info...

Here's how you can get FAST answers to BIG Catholic questions you've always had

A new course featured on Catholic Online School is providing clear, concise answers to questions many Catholics have. Here's how you can take the course for FREE, starting NOW. More Info...

Virgin Mary statue BEHEADED: Catholic Churches and statues become targets of vandalism

Several attacks on Catholic Churches in the United States occurred over the weekend, including three separate instances of vandalism on a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. More Info...

COVID-19 Vaccine in Final Testing Phase

The first of several COVID-19 vaccines tested in the USA has entered its final testing phase, after showing promising results in early trials. If successful, the vaccine could be administered early next year. More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, August 07, 2020

Reading 1: Nahum 3:1-3, Reading 1: Nahum 2:1, Reading 1: Nahum 3:6-7, Reading 1: Nahum 2:3, Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:35-36, Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:39, Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:41, Gospel: Matthew 16:24-28 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, August 06, 2020

Reading 1: Daniel 7:9-10, Reading 1: Daniel 7:13-14, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97:9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97:5-6, Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9, Reading 2: 2 Peter 1:16-19 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 31:1-7, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:10-13, Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, August 04, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 30:1-2, Reading 1: Jeremiah 30:12-15, Reading 1: Jeremiah 30:18-22, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102:16-23, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102:29, Gospel: Matthew 15:10-14, Gospel: Matthew 15:1-2 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, August 03, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 28:1-17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:79-80, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:29, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:95, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:43, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:102, Gospel: Matthew 14:22-36 More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, August 02, 2020

Reading 1: Isaiah 55:1-3, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145:15-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145:8-9, Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21, Reading 2: Romans 8:35, Reading 2: Romans 8:37-39 More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, August 01, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 26:24, Reading 1: Jeremiah 26:11-16, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69:30-31, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69:33-34, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69:15-16, Gospel: Matthew 14:1-12 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, July 31, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 26:1-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69:6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69:8-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69:14, Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, July 30, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146:1-6, Gospel: Matthew 13:47-53 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 15:16-21, Reading 1: Jeremiah 15:10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 59:17-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 59:2-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 59:10-11, Gospel: John 11:19-27 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 14:17-22, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79:13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79:8-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79:11, Gospel: Matthew 13:35-43 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, July 27, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 13:1-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32:18-21, Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35 More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, July 26, 2020

Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:7-12, Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:57, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:127-130, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:72, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:76-77, Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52, Reading 2: Romans 8:28-30 More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, July 25, 2020

Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126:1-6, Gospel: Matthew 20:20-28 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, July 24, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 3:14-17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:10-13, Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, July 23, 2020

Reading 1: Jeremiah 2:1-3, Reading 1: Jeremiah 2:7-8, Reading 1: Jeremiah 2:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 36:6-11, Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Reading 1: The Song of Songs 3:1-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63:2-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63:8-9, Gospel: John 20:1-2, Gospel: John 20:11-18 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Reading 1: Micah 7:14-15, Reading 1: Micah 7:18-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85:2-8, Gospel: Matthew 12:46-50 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, July 20, 2020

Reading 1: Micah 6:6-8, Reading 1: Micah 6:1-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50:16-17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50:5-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50:21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50:8-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 50:23, Gospel: Matthew 12:38-42 More Info...

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