On Friday, May 25,
Women of Grace® founder Johnnette Benkovic and the General Manager of
EWTN Radio, Jack Williams, were united during a nuptial Mass at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor, Florida, in a ceremony that celebrated the sacredness of this sacrament as well as the love that brought the two of them to the foot of the Lord’s altar. Thanks to the generosity of Father Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM, who officiated at the Mass, the following is the homily he gave during this celebration.
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SM writes:
“Please help me explain the dangers of 11:11 sightings in everyday life. Does it have origins in sorcery or occult? If someone sees 11:11, they believe they are being given a moment to anticipate something momentous about to happen?”
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In reponse to our blog outlining the dangers of the musical, Wicked, a concerned parent, has sent this strong warning about the book upon which the play is based:
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Anyone wondering why there is so much violence in our culture need only tune into Season Two of Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” where they will see graphic depictions of sexual violence and a revenge plot that involves the planning of a school shooting – all contained in a show aimed at teenagers.
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Women of Grace®, the nation’s leading Catholic women’s apostolate, is hosting its first one-day Young Women of Grace® retreat for teen girls ages 13+. This fun-filled day is designed to help girls discover their feminine genius and learn how to use it to not just survive in this toxic culture, but to thrive in spite of it!
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The last few school shootings have left Americans rightfully demanding some action on how to prevent these horrific crimes in the future, but are statements like, “We need more than prayer!” helpful?
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The consciences of some people are pricked by the idea of engaging in the Hindu practice of yoga, which makes Christianizing the practice seem like the perfect fix. But a closer look reveals that attempts to Christianize a Hindu spiritual practice is nothing more than syncretism and many of today’s most popular versions – such as Brooke Boon’s Holy Yoga – are riddled with theological errors. The following note is from a reader who now sees the light.
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On this first celebration of the new Marian Memorial in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church, Pope Francis said the Church is feminine, and when this trait is lacking, it becomes nothing more than a “charitable organization” or a “church of old bachelors” that is incapable of fruitfulness.
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Sunday services in Santa Fe, Texas were all about healing and hope after yet another school shooting left 10 people dead in their town.
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He’s the least understood member of the Blessed Trinity and yet, from the moment of our baptism, the Holy Spirit is closer to us than our own breath and knows us better than we know ourselves. If the Creator Blest is this close, why is it so hard to move forward in our spiritual life?
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