From Migrant Farmworker to Space Shuttle Astronaut: The Journey of José M. Hernández
“I want to be like that guy. I want to be an astronaut.” José M. Hernández remembers saying those words
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Soccer Playing Grandmothers Find Hope and Healing in Sports, God, and Each Other
In 2010, when the FIFA World Cup was being held in South Africa, a human interest story in the province
Kathie Lee Gifford Explores History, Evil, and Faith in New Book “Herod and Mary”
A paranoid ruler, desperate to cling to power, feels so threatened by manipulative forces around him that he comes to
Torrey Maldonado on Violence Begetting Violence and the Core of Humanity That Connects Us All
Author Torrey Maldonado has a gift for finding hope in dark situations. That gift stems from his own life growing
What Sister Julia Walsh’s Fall Off a Cliff Taught Her About Brokenness, Healing, and Grace
What started as a day when Sister Julia Walsh planned to revisit some favorite childhood memories ended with her in
Author Jeff Gottesfeld Shares Story of Man Whose Faith & Poverty Led Him to Create Food Banks
Food banks are a blessing to hungry people around this country and around the world. But did you ever wonder
75th Annual Christopher Awards for Film, TV, and Books Celebrate Resilience, Faith, and Our ‘Better Angels’
NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 — Themes of hope, courage, and recognizing our common humanity run through the 23 films, TV
Literature, Film, U2, and Ignatian Spirituality Shape Gary Jansen’s “Meditations at Midnight”
Though author Gary Jansen has written numerous books – ranging from spiritual advice to his Christopher Award-winning children’s literature –
Eric Clayton on St. Ignatius, Cannonball Moments, and the Spirituality of ‘Star Wars’
Two of Eric Clayton’s great passions are Ignatian Spirituality and “Star Wars.” He has found his faith nurtured by St.
From Potted Plant to Flourishing Tree: Joy Marie Clarkson on Metaphors in Life and Faith
Joy Marie Clarkson had spent most of her life as a potted plant, but realized she was finally ready to
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