When a Greek Orthodox monk passed away at the age of 82, all the other monks living at Mount Athos gave him a special burial. They believed that he was the only man in the world who had never seen a woman in his entire life. He learned about their existence only through descriptions in Read more
Frida Kahlo is a name many are familiar with. But a remarkable Mexican nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is less well-known. Her name before becoming a nun was Juana Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez, and she was born around 1651. Nicknamed “The Mexican Phoenix” and “The Tenth Muse”, she advocated for the feminist Read more
Children can come up with some pretty interesting and thought-provoking questions about God and the Church that can leave parents and adults scratching their heads. Father Kyle Ingels of the Diocese of Colorado Springs was asked about how best to answer tough questions. He recommends focusing on reviewing the basics with children before diving into Read more
The Cistercian nuns of Our Lady of the Snows (Notre Dame des Neiges) have been selling snowmen to help support themselves. Since guaranteeing cold transportation is a challenge, the purchased snowmen are shipped in liquid form by mail in plastic bags similar to goldfish bags. Even if you don’t speak French, you can enjoy this Read more
Actor Mark Wahlberg grabbed the attention of millions of people during the Super Bowl weekend with his appearance in an advertisement promoting a Catholic meditation app called Hallow. In the advertisement, Wahlberg sat in a church and prayed to God. This resulted in a surge of downloads as people were curious to try the app. Read more
Observing the Lenten season is a challenging task, and giving up something for 40 days is not an easy feat. However, a sense of humour can make the journey more bearable. So, here is a collection of Lent memes for 2024 to add some laughter to your dedication. Whether you are a seasoned Lent observer Read more
Last Saturday, a bride and her two bridesmaids made a grand entrance at the Moana Community Church in Dunedin. They arrived in a fire engine, adding a unique and memorable touch to the wedding. The Moana fire chief, Dave Larkin, confirmed that earlier in the day, at 2:20 pm, the brigade had attended an incident Read more
Feb. 14, 2024, is Ash Wednesday. It also just so happens to be Valentine’s Day. This rare occurrence happened three times in the last century – 1923, 1934 and 1945 – and will happen again in 2029 for the final time this century. On online forums, Christians are debating what to do. It’s also become Read more
When Italian artist Mauro Pallotta secretly pasted a mural depicting Pope Francis as a caped superhero on a wall near the Vatican a decade ago, Rome police removed it within hours. Now the Vatican has given Pallotta, who signs his work “Maupal,” a seal of approval, allowing him to illustrate Francis’ message for the season Read more
There has been an increase in the number of women wearing veils during Mass in the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan in recent years. Before the 1970s, head coverings were required for women during Mass, just as men were required to remove their hats out of reverence for Christ. I grew up with the long veil,” Read more