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Why the Church celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist.

Only three birthdays are celebrated on the Church’s liturgical calendar, the Nativity of Our Lord (December 25), the Nativity of His Mother (September 8), and the Nativity of His forerunner, John the Baptist, on June 24. Saint…
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Another testimony of Divine Providence

When we talk about Divine Providence, we are acknowledging the hand of God in our lives, guiding, and providing in ways we often cannot foresee. My family's recent experience is a testament to this, a story of faith, answered prayers, and incredible blessings.

For years, our…
Winning Family

Our Lord Reigneth. Alleluia!!!

The Lord is my true shepherd,
I have everything I need.
Everything I need he gives me.
He lets me rest in meadow grass,
And leads me to calm streams,
He helps me do what honours him the most.

The words above are the…
Our FaithOur Faith
The Pilgrim Church: A Universal Call to Holiness
The Pilgrim Church and Holiness
The concept of the Church as viator or pilgrim has caused much difficulty in the post-Vatican II Church. This is odd, as…
Catholic LivingCatholic Living
Catholic fathers talk fatherhood, family values, and threats to the African family
On the occasion of Father’s Day 2024, a day focused on the celebration of fatherhood, four Catholic men from different African countries recently shared their experiences of…
Faith & BusinessFaith & Business
How To Develop A Catholic Business Strategy
It turns out you can’t develop your Catholic business strategy just by praying about it. Yes, pray about your business always, but also take action. If you’re…
Young & CatholicYoung & Catholic
Faith First: Keeping God at the Centre of Your Game
You know how you can tell what's important to someone? Just look at how they spend their time. If someone's obsessed with Premier League football, they’re glued…
Tonic For The SoulTonic For The Soul
How Can God Die?
If you had been Peter, chances are you would have denied Jesus, too. Peter just couldn't understand what was happening.

If Jesus were the Son of God,…
Saint Of The Month
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

St. John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. John was called to be an Apostle by our…

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Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz Unveil the Power of the Sacraments
Fr. Mike and Bishop Barron discuss the shocking reality of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the beautiful discomfort confession can bring, and how the sacraments bring us face to face with Jesus....
Jim Caviezel Interview Will Leave You Speechless | After Filming Passion of Christ
This unreleased interview features a young Jim Caviezel shortly after filming The Passion of the Christ. Sitting down with Dr. Richard Lee, Jim opens up about the spiritual journey that followed his portrayal of Jesus....
God Loves You as You Are, Not as You Wish You Were
Regardless of sin, wasted potential, or discouragement, the Lord loves you as you are. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares the unending depths of God’s mercy during his address to the Good News Conference....
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Nigeria Diocese of Kontagora: 50 Kidnapped students who escaped, reunited with families

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Transhumanism: ‘Death Is Not Opposed to Life’

“I am deeply sorry”: Bishop Kukah Says amid Criticism of Remarks on Genocide Targeting Christians in Nigeria

National Youth Conference a “Pentecost” of Unity, Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Deeper Communion with Christ

Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning

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