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Pentecost in Two Minutes

The Editors — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:35:24 +0000

Can't remember what or when Pentecost is? Well for starters, it's this Sunday; and if you want a little more info on this celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church, take a look at Busted Halo's two minute video.

Sacraments 101

The Editors — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:05:38 +0000

Whether it’s a refresher course or an introduction, each of the “Sacraments 101″ videos gives you the basics about some aspect of one of the sacraments of the Catholic Church — in just a few minutes!

Virtual Stations of the Cross

The Editors — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:30:15 +0000

The Stations of the Cross is a devotion following the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion. Prayers accompanying it allow time to reflect on the mystery of his death. Originally the Stations of the Cross was an actual physical journey in and around Jerusalem. Later the series was symbolized in outdoor shrines, and today many parishes [...]

Holy Week in Two Minutes

The Editors — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:30:26 +0000

Want to know why Catholics wave palms on Palm Sunday; wash each other’s feet on Holy Thursday; or kiss the cross on Good Friday? Look no further than Busted Halo's^® two-minute video that describes the final week of Lent we spend preparing for Easter.

What Do You Know About St. Patrick?

The Editors — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:25:49 +0000

At Busted Halo we believe everybody has a halo, some are just a little more busted than others. This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re hitting the streets to see whose faith trivia halo is nicely polished, and whose is a little less shiny. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, and is the traditional religious [...]

Happy Anniversary, Busted Halo®!

The Editors — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:05:05 +0000

Dear readers, donors,and friends: Ten years ago BustedHalo.com made its debut and began reaching out to young adults who were discovering and re-discovering the Catholic Church. Through the years, Busted Halo® has grown and adapted to meet the evolving needs of 20- and 30-somethings and today continues to help young adults explore their spirituality. Click [...]

You Don’t Know Jack… about Lent

The Editors — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:05:46 +0000

What is Lent? What are the three practices the Church suggests we do during Lent based on the teachings of Jesus? Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays and why is it called "Good" Friday, anyway? Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, is once again hitting the streets, this time on Ash Wednesday near St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, asking these questions and more.

Show Us Your Ash

The Editors — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:30:12 +0000

Thank you to all the Busted Halo readers who participated in our fourth annual ash contest last week. We used a new web app this year, which allowed you to upload and vote for images on both our site and our Facebook page. You chose the overall winner from the 139 photos submitted, and the editors gave out some special category honors. So, without further ado, the prize-winning 2012 Best Ash goes to...

What’s With the Ash?

The Editors — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:50:41 +0000

Every year on Ash Wednesday, Catholic churches are filled with people receiving ashes. More people attend church on this day than on any other throughout the year. We hit the steps outside of New York City’s St. Paul the Apostle Church to ask young adults why they made the effort to get out of bed [...]

Ash Wednesday & Lent In Two Minutes

The Editors — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:25 +0000

Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads.

Fast Pray Give

The Editors — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:24:10 +0000

Traditionally, Lent was a time for personal conversion leading up to Easter, during which Christians practiced the spiritual disciplines of fasting, praying and almsgiving to strip away all that is unnecessary and become more mindful of their ultimate dependence on God. Let's recapture the true meaning of Lent in ways that are actually relevant to your life. Each day throughout Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, the calendar's link for that day will become active, revealing a Daily Jolt for spiritual contemplation relating to Lent, and new and practical ideas for fasting, prayer and almsgiving.

Oh, and we'll have weekly prizes and a grand prize. By filling out a brief survey and sharing your contact info with us, you will be entered into random drawings for the weekly and grand prizes. (You can enter once a week, which also increases your chances of winning the grand prize.

Busted Halo's^® Fast Pray Give Calendar is completely unflunkable, entirely relevant and totally inspiring. The idea isn't to be perfect but to continue on our path, so if you slip up one day, don't give up; simply begin again the next day. We hope you'll join Busted Halo this year with our Fast Pray Give Lent calendar.

You Don’t Know Jack… about Valentine’s Day

The Editors — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:50:01 +0000

February 14th -- why is it known as Valentine's Day? Why do those in love send each other valentines? And what feast does the Catholic Church celebrate on this day? Think you know the answers? Think again, because the truth is a lot more surprising than you'd imagine. Watch friend of Busted Halo, Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, wander the streets of New York asking the city's star-crossed lovers if they know why we celebrate Valentine's Day.

Congratulate Busted Halo With a Video, Win a Prize!

The Editors — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:05:28 +0000

Next month Busted Halo® turns 10! BustedHalo.com was founded 10 years ago in order to help young adult spiritual seekers explore their faith and connect with other young adults on their own journeys toward God. We’re still at it with thought-provoking articles, blogs, and columns, engaging videos, informative podcasts, and “The Busted Halo® Show with [...]

Busted Halo: Most Popular in 2011

The Editors — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:05:04 +0000

As we look back over 2011 we're reminded of all the great stories, columns, blog posts and videos. Here's a list of the most popular stories on bustedhalo.com this year...

You Don’t Know Jack… about New Year’s

The Editors — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:05:19 +0000

Fr. Jack takes on tourists in Times Square to ask people what new year’s resolutions are going to be this year, what feast the Catholic Church celebrates on January 1, and if anyone knows about the biggest resolution ever made in all of human history.

Busted Halo’s 2011 Advent Surprise Calendar

The Editors — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:30:04 +0000

Advent is a precious time in the Christian calendar. The four weeks leading up to December 25 are meant to be a period of expectant waiting, as we prepare ourselves for the miraculous arrival of our Savior, in the form of a vulnerable infant born to humble parents.

The reality for most of us, though, is that these are anxious weeks of shopping and holiday planning leading up to a hectic Christmas Day. In the bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to forget what we're waiting for.

Completely avoiding the Christmas onslaught may be impossible, but we can make an effort to maintain some connection to the spiritual foundation of this season. Busted Halo's Advent Surprise Calendar is here to help a little with that.

You Don’t Know Jack… about the Immaculate Conception

The Editors — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:05:09 +0000

Think you know what the Immaculate Conception is all about? Think again. Most people and even most Catholics tend to get this one wrong. Watch Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, hit the streets to talk to parents and their children about what is and what is not the Immaculate Conception.

You Don’t Know Jack… about Advent

The Editors — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:05:44 +0000

Christmas is coming and Busted Halo longtime friend Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, hits the streets (and the local ice skating rink) to ask people what they know about that anticipatory season of waiting and preparation... Advent.

Advent in Two Minutes

The Editors — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:00:35 +0000

Not sure about the relationship between Advent and Christmas? You thought they were the same thing? Check out Busted Halo’s two-minute video that describes why we celebrate Advent and wait to celebrate Christmas.

Baptism (why we baptize)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:07:28 +0000

Why, exactly, do Catholics have the practice of baptizing infants? What is the purpose of baptism and who can celebrate the sacrament of Baptism? Do the godparents of our child need to be married to each other? These are questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared [...]

Eucharist (how we receive)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:06:19 +0000

Should Catholics receive communion on the hand or on the tongue? And how exactly are we supposed to do that reverently? Is there any other acceptable response besides “Amen?” …and what does “amen” mean anyway? These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d [...]

Confirmation (why we’re confirmed)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:05:39 +0000

Why do I have to get confirmed if I’m already baptized? How do I choose a sponsor as I prepare for confirmation? Why do I have the option to choose a new name? These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an [...]

Penance (why we confess)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:04:17 +0000

Why do we have to confess our sins to a priest? Can’t we just pray to God for forgiveness? If I sin but no one is affected then can I say, “no harm, no foul?” These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d [...]

Matrimony (why make it Catholic)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:03:57 +0000

Why do we have to have a Catholic wedding? Why does it take so long to get married in the Church? Why does the Church insist we have children? These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an introduction or refresher course [...]

Holy Orders (what ordination means)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:02:47 +0000

Join Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, as he explains what Holy Orders are, what happens at an Ordination, and what it means to say yes to God. These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an introduction or refresher course on these important, [...]

Anointing of the Sick (who it’s for)

The Editors — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:01:12 +0000

Who can receive the Anointing of the Sick? How often? Where is it done? These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an introduction or refresher course on these important, tangible Catholic experiences of God. You can download this video here.

You Don’t Know Jack… about the saints

The Editors — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:26 +0000

Jack is back, this time hitting the streets of New York City's East Village to find out what people know about the saints. Are they all perfect people? Do they have to be Catholic? What are their best qualities? Follow our friend and colleague, Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, as he journeys the city to find out what people know.

You Don’t Know Jack… about Halloween

The Editors — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:05:46 +0000

Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, hits the streets of New York City's scary Greenwich Village, asking young adults what they know about the origins of Halloween -- how it began, why people wear costumes, and the two Catholic holidays surrounding All Hallow's Eve.

You Don’t Know Jack… about the Assumption

The Editors — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:03 +0000

With the Feast of the Assumption approaching on August 15th, we sent our intrepid Paulist priest, friend and colleague, Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, out into New York City to find out the Assumption IQ of citizens on the street.

World Youth Day in Two Minutes

The Editors — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:05:34 +0000

Unfamiliar with the week long international Catholic spectacle known as World Youth Day? Take a quick look at our 2 minute video telling you all you need to know and find out what Busted Halo will be up to in Madrid this August for WYD 2011. You can download this video here. (Depending on your [...]