The Untold Story of the Pope Behind the Famous Christmas Truce of 1914
May we all remember Christ’s words, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” and continue to pray and work for peace in our world today. You never know the effect you may have.
May we all remember Christ’s words, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” and continue to pray and work for peace in our world today. You never know the effect you may have.
Here are the meanings of 11 common Advent and Christmas terms that you might not already know!
In a recent Ascension Presents video, Father Mike Schmitz breaks his silence on his favorite–and least favorite–Christmas songs.
One of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time began in an unexpected, but clever way–all because of a broken organ.
What a beautiful way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!
Since Catholicism was illegal in England from the 16th to the 19th centuries, tradition holds that the song was a mini-Catechism to teach the faith to Catholic children secretly.
"Home Alone" subtly mirrors a central truth of the Catholic faith: our need for healing, mercy, and reunion through the Sacrament of Confession.
Amid the busyness that often defines December, this priest provides three Advent customs families can embrace as they prepare for the coming of Jesus.
Using 5,000 drones, the company Sky Elements lit up the night sky over Mansfield, Texas, recreating the image of the Holy Family.
"I experienced God’s presence in a way I hadn’t before—not just in sacred places, but in sacred people.”
Indiana NCAA football star Fernando Mendoza gave glory to God after his historic Heisman Trophy win, and his fellow Newman Center Catholics celebrated along with him!
“Now restored and even more beautiful!”
Did you know Lucy of Narnia is a real saint?
"He embraced His bride, and held her Lovingly upon His breast, And the gracious Mother laid Him In the manger down to rest."
“Jesus literally told me during Advent: ‘There’s this vampire story.’ I thought, ‘Vampires don’t seem very Christmasy.’ But He was so clear: ‘Write it down…Trust Me.’”
Whoa! Did you see this coming? Actor Chris Pratt published a surprising Instagram story this Easter. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor shared that he and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger spent their Easter Sunday quarantine cooking, Easter-egg hunting, and watching St. Monica Catholic Church‘s Easter Sunday Mass in Santa Monica,...
Happy Easter from ChurchPOP! 🙌 English editor Jacqueline Burkepile sings the glorious hymn, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay, Texas. Her husband, Mat Burkepile, accompanies her on the organ. He is the parish’s music director and organist. Listen to the hymn below:...
To hear God speak to us, to our hearts, we need silence. So many people today are so scared of silence that they intentionally leave the television or music running all night long just to have some background noise to go to sleep. But God requires us to get into...
Jesus loves us so much! 😭 On this week’s episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Fr. Rich Pagano, and Ryan DellaCross discuss how Jesus died and the science of His crucifixion. The guys discuss the following: • What did Jesus actually die from? • A medical analysis of death from...
During this time of pandemic, let us unite in prayer as we meditate upon Jesus’ Passion. First Station: Jesus is condemned to death Meditation: In this time of pandemic, we remember all those who will be tested for COVID-19 and learn of their positive test results. Prayer: Dear Lord, be...
Praise the Lord! As we announced in a Mar. 24 article, former EWTN News president Dan Burke was admitted to the intensive care unit for coronavirus symptoms. We requested prayers from our readers, as his condition was very serious. He also has a lifelong lung condition, making him much more...