Oscar snubs
When a film is nominated for an Oscar — let alone if it wins — it gets a big financial boost. Some movies are made…
read moreA Life Lived With Integrity and Faith: Dolores Hart and God Is the Bigger Elvis
“Mr. Martin, why would you wanna be a priest when you could be a comedian, and have all that money and be famous?” asks Ricky.…
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Catholic Social Teaching in Action: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Holy Men and Women
Often referred to as “the best-kept secret of the Church,” Catholic Social Teaching is central to our Christian faith, representing as it does our collective…
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What is the prayer of absolution?
This is the prayer that is offered by the priest during confession also known as the sacrament of reconciliation or penance. After one confesses their…
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Where to Cast the Net: Seeking God in Unemployment
Simon must have been exhausted. He had been fishing all night and caught nothing. He was a fisherman, so this wasn’t just how he fed…
read moreDiscerning Spirits at the Multiplex
My hands coated in synthetic butter, Diet Coke gurgling up through my straw, I thought, “Lord I believe that I am in your presence and…
read moreDisparate Works — The Best Actor Category
Who’s art is better, Gaga or Adele? In a competition of art vs. art, how can you compare such different work? Every year at the…
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