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Mother's Day
Mother’s Day and the Forgotten Christian Roots: Did you know Mother’s Day actually has Christian origins? Explained in this brief video are some of the fascinating and surprising historical facts behind Mother’s Day. "There’s actually something more to Mother’s Day – something many have forgotten, and something you may want to revive," the narrator begins.
True Devotion
The Miraculous Discovery of Saint Louis de Montfort's True Devotion to Mary. Hidden for 150 Years, Saint Louis de Montfort's masterpiece, Treatise on True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, remained mysteriously concealed. Although Saint Louis wrote the book in the early 1700s, it was only in 1842 that the manuscript was unearthed by a librarian at the motherhouse of the Montfort Fathers at Saint Laurent-sur-Sèvre, France.
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli Says Catholic Faith is the Reason for Life. EWTN News In-Depth interviewed world-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli and wife Victoria about his charity, the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. Journalist Colm Flynn asks Bocelli how his Catholic faith influences his work and personal life.
Young or Old?
Venerable Fulton Sheen on Saint Joseph: Excerpt from Fulton Sheen’s The World's First Love: Mary, Mother of God. Was Saint Joseph old or young? Most of the statues and pictures we see of Joseph today represent him as an old man with a gray beard, one who took Mary and her vow under his protection with somewhat the same detachment as a doctor would pick up a baby girl in a nursery.
Deacon George
Miller, Deacon George Walter, age 91: Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Deacon George passed away peacefully to eternal life on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his residence after a brief illness. Among many other things, Deacon George served the Missionaries of the Holy Family and the people of Saint Wenceslaus Parish in Saint Louis, Missouri, for many years.
Blessed Salt
The Forgotten Spiritual Power of Blessed Salt. You’re probably already familiar with holy water. But how well do you know blessed salt? Both holy water and blessed salt are sacramentals, or sacred signs that dispose people to receive grace (Sacrosanctum Concilium 60; not to be confused with Sacraments).
Effects of Baptism
These are the five spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Baptism in one great infographic. For another easy to understand infographic on the three kinds of Baptism, please click here.
Resurrection Movie
New Easter Film, Resurrection: Actress Roma Downey reveals how her Catholic Faith inspired the movie. This is amazing! ChurchPOP editor Jacqueline Burkepile recently spoke with actress and producer Roma Downey about the upcoming Lightworkers film on Discovery Plus, Resurrection.
Be a Man! Be Saint Joseph.
"I Messed Up My Manhood:" How Devotion to Saint Joseph Saved Father Donald Calloway's Life. Do you have a relationship with Saint Joseph? On The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Father Rich Pagano, and Ryan Della Crosse discuss all things Saint Joseph with Father Donald Calloway, MIC (Marians of the Immaculate Conception).
Stations of the Cross
Virtual Stations of the Cross: Walk through the Passion of Jesus Christ with this Lenten Meditation. This is so powerful! The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. compiled a beautiful and original version of the Stations of the Cross. The current online Stations of the Cross exhibit models Catholic meditations, led by Catholic priest and exorcist Monsignor Stephen Rossetti.