CNA: Legendary referee Kerry Fraser is known for his trademark hairstyle and holds the record for most National Hockey League games called. However, Fraser’s life was most deeply touched by a different kind of call – one that led to … Continue reading
Category: Catholic Living
The Isolation of the Soul
Examining the theme of loss and the isolation of the human soul through the thinking of Chesterton, Belloc, and Baring, this paper considers some of the theological, moral, and psychological matters — both the causes and the effects — while … Continue reading
Coach Lou Holtz on Responsibility, Catholic Education, and the Infallible Magisterium
National Catholic Register: As college football nears the midpoint of its 143rd season, Lou Holtz is among the many taking it in. The 75-year-old ESPN analyst has seen more than his share of games, mostly from the sidelines as a head coach. … Continue reading
Sunday Mass, Daily Family Rosary, Scapular, Part of New Life for Ex TV Star
Donna D’Errico’s simple answer for what keeps her going on the right path: “Pray the Rosary every day. Attend Mass every Sunday. Go to Confession regularly. If you do these things, you will be able to withstand and get through … Continue reading
Football Standout at Buffalo U Now a Devoted Priest
Former quarterback finds peace of soul in the Mass, priesthood and intercession of St. Joseph. National Catholic Register: St. Joseph is my patron. He was the most chaste spouse of Our Lady and the foster father of Jesus. How amazing … Continue reading
Legion of Mary Helping Rhode Island Catholics Spread the Faith
The Catholic World Report: Growing up in the 1970s, many in the Church urged me to care for the poor, work for justice, and love God. But I don’t recall being told to “go and make disciples.” For whatever reasons, … Continue reading
Can Chivalry Return?
Chivalry! Knighthood! These are words that stir up an enormous number of images in the mind: St. George and the Dragon; the Quest for the Holy Grail; King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table; Charlemagne and his Twelve … Continue reading
Ram’s QB Says Football Is What I Do, Catholic Is Who I Am
National Catholic Register: Kellen Clemens has been playing football as far back as he can remember. After learning the game from his father on their cattle ranch, he went on to set high-school records for the state of Oregon in … Continue reading
Shot and Paralyzed a Policeman at 16, Forgiven and Baptized Catholic 33 Years Later
Ron McClary, debilitated by multiple sclerosis, lay on a stretcher yesterday at Holy Family church and tried to speak as the widow of the Columbus police officer he shot in 1979 placed her hand on his arm. As he struggled, … Continue reading
Have You Heard the One About…?
…the Benedictines, Jesuits, Franciscans, Dominicans, and Carmelites in the parish church when the lights went out? If not, you really need to. Mirth is good for you. During a Eucharistic Congress, a number of priests from different orders are gathered … Continue reading
The Roman Forum
“The Catholic intellectual life needs to be resurrected. And that process is already beginning under the summer sun in Italy.” That’s the blurb text on the ChurchMilitant.TV site for the Roman Forum in Lake Garda, Italy. Here is Michael Voris’ … Continue reading
Boxing Instructor Moved by Catholic Faith to Forgive Man Who Murdered His Wife and Daughter
CNA reports: Arturo Martinez-Sanchez says he had no choice but to forgive the man suspected of sexually assaulting and killing his wife and young daughter in an April 2012 attack that also left him seriously wounded. Read more here with … Continue reading
From Drug Dealing Biker to Catholic Pastor Monk
Roman Gonzalez, of B.C. Catholic, has an inspiring account of a phenomenal conversion. After years of a life of hedonism and drug addiction, [Father Taras Kraychuk] returned to the faith and for about a dozen years now he has been serving … Continue reading
ML All Star Alex Avila Honors His Catholic Faith, S Barbara, and Family
National Catholic Register: Alex Avila is already making his mark in the professional baseball world. The starting catcher for the Detroit Tigers played in the 2011 All-Star Game, and, later in the postseason, his team made it to the American … Continue reading