Thou Art Dust…

…and unto dust thou shalt return. Take a look at this piece on the Sedlec Ossuary in Kunta Hora, Czechia, readers! Sedlec Ossuary "Bone Church" Kutna Hora, Czechia A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons. THE 40,000 TO 70,000 SKELETONS within Sedlec Ossuary (aka Kostnice Ossuary Beinhaus) in the Czech Republic welcome you, quite …

The Mandorla of Culture

A worthy article for reflection, readers: The Christian Mission To Evangelize American Culture David Clayton Beauty is the mark of a loving God. A Christian culture, therefore, is a beautiful culture that melts the hearts of non-believers and tells believers that that they are at home in the world. As a convert to Christianity I …

The Kamikaze that Brought a Saint

An interesting piece, readers. Check it out! St. Francis Xavier and the Divine Wind That Brought Christ to Japan August 27, 2022 Thus began the reign of Christ in Japan, carried on the wings of his own almighty wind. Luke O’Hara August 17, 2022 “There is only one God, the Creator of heaven and earth, …

The Morals of the Republic

I am on a roll, apparently. Here is a word from the inestimable Charles Carroll of Carrollton, readers: Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Without Morals A Republic Cannot Subsist Any Length of Time And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of …

Poetry in Worship

An important reflection, readers: Christianity and Poetry by Dana Gioia August 2022 When I became a man, I put away childish things. —St. Paul, 1 Corinthians 13 Most Christians misunderstand the relationship of poetry to their faith. They consider it an admirable but minor aspect of religious practice—elegant verbal decoration in honor of the divine. …

Water for Life

Check it out, readers! Religious Sisters Become Pioneers of Hydroelectric Power in Africa Some of the first to recognize the benefits of small-scale hydropower were religious communities in Africa. Bukavu, Congo, is the capital of South Kivu province, where religious sisters built and operate a small hydroelectric power plant. (photo: Shutterstock) Edward Pentin August 4, …

An Obscure Letter

This is a letter from George Washington, the first president of the United States, to the Catholic citizens thereof. Several others are available to read through this same website, but this particular communique is unique in that it is a response to the gratitude of the people. Archbishop John Carroll – the first Catholic archbishop …

“I Embrace You”

Click the link to learn more, readers! https://youtu.be/p0lC12pRLYA Italy dedicates Padre Pio statue to the “People of the United States of America” J-P Mauro - published on 10/31/21 The dedication marks the first time an Italian town has so honored the U.S. The Municipality of Pietrelcina, hometown of Padre Pio, has a new statue of …

Newly Beatified

Click the link to learn more, readers, but be aware: the reading is not for the faint of heart:   Meet the 10 Newest Blesseds of the Catholic Church “May their example of faith to Christ help us all, especially Christians who are persecuted in various parts of the world, to bear witness to the …

A Heroic Priest in Times Square

Learn more about this fascinating man through the link below, readers: Why is there a statue of a Catholic priest in NYC’s Times Square? Zelda Caldwell - published on 11/11/21 Fr. Francis P. Duffy was a highly-decorated military chaplain in World War I, who later served New York’s theater district community. At the northern end …