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.’”
The seven weeks of Lent makes for an opportune time to incorporate the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy into your spiritual life. Embracing these “charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs” will help you grow closer to Christ as you follow His example of serving...
Pray for this actress! Former Dawson’s Creek actress Busy Philipps praised her abortion at a rally sponsored by the Center for Reproductive Rights. The rally was outside the Supreme Court building during a meeting regarding a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to have hospital admitting privileges. Philipps credited her...
Wow! Praise God! Hallmark Channel issued an apology after removing all mention of Unplanned from the Movieguide Awards show broadcast on Feb. 24. The show will re-air with the Unplanned nominations on Mon., Mar. 9. Movieguide founder and publisher Ted Baehr sent this apology on Hallmark’s behalf: “We have...
Have you already failed at your Lenten sacrifice? Fr. Goyo Hidalgo of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles recently explained the true meaning of Lenten penance. The post comes after social media users criticized him for giving up chocolate for Lent, rather that something they believed to be more difficult. Here’...
Hallmark Drama Channel aired the annual Movieguide Awards show on Feb. 24, which recognizes Christian and family-friendly entertainment in Hollywood. Unplanned received nominations in two categories: Faith & Freedom Award for Movies and Best Movie for Mature Audiences. They also nominated Unplanned star Ashley Bratcher for the Grace Prize for...
This movie is amazing! 😍 The independent Hollywood movie studio Picturehouse dropped the Fatima movie trailer on Ash Wednesday. The film follows the miraculous story of the three Fatima children–Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. Our Lady appeared to them several times in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal. The Shrine of Our Lady...