Honoring Saint Therese's Beautiful Life: Quotes & Photos to Inspire You in Her "Little Way" to Sainthood
“For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look toward heaven; it is a cry of recognition and love; embracing both trial and joy.”
Jacqueline Burkepile
Jacqueline Burkepile is the editor for the English edition of ChurchPOP. She is a journalist, a former director of campus ministry, and a wife and mother.
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"Let Everyone See Our Joy": Hundreds of Nuns Dance Together at Polish Concert in Viral Videos
This is so awesome! There are two viral Facebook videos featuring hundreds of nuns dancing together at a concert. From what we’ve gathered, the concert was actually at the III Congress of Young Consecrated People in Krakow, Poland. Both videos generated 1.5 million views within two weeks! Check...
"Because of You, I Know Who God Is": Priest's Moving Homily for His Mom's Funeral Exemplifies Jesus' Healing Power
What a beautiful homily! Fr. John Riccardo, the pastor of Our Lady of Counsel Catholic Church in Plymoth, Michigan, gave an incredible homily at his mother’s funeral Mass on Sept. 18. He spoke about her life, and how she came to know God and the Catholic faith. He explained...
6 Saints Whose Bodies Are Incorrupt & Where You Can Find Them
Throughout the Catholic Church’s history, the bodies of many saints were exhumed after death and found incorrupt. Normally after death, our bodies naturally decompose. As Genesis 3:19 says, “For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” However, there are saints who exhibited such holiness that God...
The Surprising (And Unsurprising) Photo of John Wayne & His Son Venerating the Blessed Mother
This is so awesome! There’s a photo floating around the internet of John Wayne and his son, Patrick Wayne, with a statue of the Blessed Mother. John squats in front of the statue, while his son, Patrick, stands. They both look reverently up at the statue. The photo was...
Former Speed Skating Olympian-Turned Franciscan Sister Reveals Secret to Inner Peace in Compelling Vocation Story
What an incredible and inspiring story! In a recent interview with NBC News, Kirstin Holum, Former Speed Skater and Olympic competitor-turned Franciscan Sister of the Renewal, said that “everyone desires greatness,” and that God’s plan for you will give you the peace you’re looking for. The former Olympian...