Community, Closure, and Grace in Action: “When Calls the Heart’s” Brian Bird on Season 11
If you need a break from the cynical or dystopian stories that make up a good chunk of our media
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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 –
Mr. Rogers on Judgment, Need, and Holy Ground
Yesterday was the late Fred Rogers’ birthday, so it seems like a good time to reshare the speech he gave
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
In Memory of His Daughter, Deacon Ed Shoener Brings God’s Love to Those with Mental Illness
Shame, stigma, and misconceptions surround the topic of mental illness, even in some church circles. For instance, there are some
In Work at St. John’s Bread and Life, Sister Caroline Tweedy Feeds Bodies and Souls
Having been involved with CYO sports from childhood through young adulthood, Sister Caroline Tweedy, RSM, grew up thinking that “coaching”
Luke Russert on Processing Grief, the Power of Aloneness, and the Communion of Saints
After NBC news legend Tim Russert passed away unexpectedly in 2008, his son Luke did his best to stay strong
Elizabeth Humphreys’ Personal Mission to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Elizabeth Humphreys was filled with anger about her once vibrant and intelligent mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s. That anger bled into
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