By TITO EDWARDS | The Theology of Science-Fiction: End-Times by Bob Kurland of Catholic Stand – Big Pulpit Pope Francis: Children Have a ‘Right’ to a Mother and Father – Paul Kengor PhD, Crisis Magazine Epic Quiz: How Can You … Continue reading →

By Mark Shea | St. Thomas Aquinas was once tricked by his fellow students who cried out, “Look! A flying ox!” Thomas dutifully went to the window to look and his peers all laughed at him heartily. Thomas’ reply (and … Continue reading →

By Tom and April Hoopes | User’s Guide to Sunday, June 14 | Sunday, June 14, is the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B).   Mass Readings Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34   Our … Continue reading →

By Elisabeth Deffner | Parish Ministers Launch Inaugural Southern California Event | Robert Batch had only been living on the West Coast for about a month when he realized that something was missing. “We need something dynamic and powerful in … Continue reading →

By TITO EDWARDS | The Difference Between 1918 and 2015 in Our Culture by Anthony Esolen of The Catholic Thing – Big Pulpit On the Worthy Reception of Holy Communion – Monsignor Charles Pope A Pilgrimage to the Shroud of … Continue reading →

By Marge Fenelon | One of my favorite things about being a journalist is writing about great people who do great things. | One of my favorite things about being a journalist is writing about great people who do great … Continue reading →

By Celeste Behe | Franciscan University Celebrates Milestone | Franciscan University of Steubenville is marking a milestone this year, and the entire Church has reason to celebrate. The Ohio university is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its… Original Article

By TITO EDWARDS | What It’s Like to Get a Master’s in Theology by Shaun McAfee of Epic Pew – Big Pulpit Beauty Matters – Father Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man The Trees of Life – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand … Continue reading →

By Tom McFeely | CNA/EWTN NEWS ROME — The musical settings of Ennio Morricone are more likely to be heard at a movie theater than a church, but on June 10, the award-winning movie composer debuted a new Mass dedicated … Continue reading →

By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — The Vatican downplayed intense speculation that Pope Francis will decide very soon on the authenticity of alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, saying it will most probably take months rather than days or… Original … Continue reading →