On the 109th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Ashley Herzog writes about the last moments of Father Thomas Byles, who ministered to Catholic passengers and is being proposed for sainthood.
Saints
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Read: Pope Francis explains prayer and the communion of saints
Pope Francis reflects on the connection between prayer and the communion of saints in his weekly Wednesday audience.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
St. Óscar Romero helped me carry the cross of experiencing anti-Asian racism—and to speak out against hate.
St. Óscar Romero’s words asking us to value our sufferings as Christ did invite me to see my struggles as something I do not need to hide.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Don’t call Dorothy Day a saint. But a ferry? Sure.
Dorothy Day may be under consideration for sainthood, but should that not pan out, at least a new Staten Island Ferry will soon bear her name.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
St. Joseph is a prophet in the Byzantine tradition. What can we learn from their devotion?
The inclusion of the Byzantine commemoration in the festivities of the Year of St. Joseph can broaden and deepen contemporary piety around Jesus’ earthly father.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
What does it mean to be both Irish and American? Embracing solidarity with today’s immigrants.
Americans with Irish ancestry have always balanced patriotism with an appreciation of their roots. And their identity should include solidarity with today’s immigrants.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Interview: The life and martyrdom of Jesuit Rutilio Grande
Father Grande is more than just a Jesuit saint, but a saint for the clergy and people of El Salvador.
Posted inFaith, News
This Catholic army chaplain was a Korean War hero. Now he’s on his way to becoming a saint.
Emil Kapaun’s selfless actions during combat and imprisonment demonstrated extraordinary heroism, not just in fighting the armed enemies, but also in what the Vatican calls “offering of one’s life” for other human beings.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I long for a Catholic Church that is unafraid to welcome Black people
We Jesuits hold Peter Claver up and hide behind him.
Posted inCatholic News Quiz, Faith
Catholic News Quiz: What ritual is performed on the Feast of St. Blaise?
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