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The authors of a recently translated book argue that scientific fields — from cosmology and physics to biology and chemistry — offer mounting evidence for belief both in immaterial reality and a creator God. God, the Science, the Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution by Michel Yves Bollaré and Olivier Bonnassies, originally released in French … Read moreDoes science prove God’s existence? Authors attempt to answer
A Reflection in the Light of Catholic Theology When we read the story of the Fall in Genesis 3, we see Satan appearing in the form of a serpent to tempt Eve. This image is rich in symbolism and spiritual meaning. The Church Fathers and theologians have long reflected on why the devil chose this particular … Read moreWhy Satan Appeared as a Serpent in the Garden of Eden
There has been much speculation and anticipation regarding the subject of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical. He recently released his first papal document, Dilexi Te, an apostolic exhortation begun by Pope Francis. Leo reportedly made some edits to the document and added some personal reflections, but he largely seemed to leave it intact, apparently wanting … Read moreDear Pope Leo: We Need an Encyclical on the Eucharist
I lost eight years’ worth of photos from a botched transfer when I got a new phone recently. I thought they were safe in the all-knowing cloud, but I guess I was sorely mistaken. I was able to salvage some by taking a picture of the picture before the old compromised phone was wiped clean; … Read moreThe Worth of a Thousand Words
Reading 1 Romans 6:12-18 Brothers and sisters: Sin must not reign over your mortal bodies so that you obey their desires. And do not present the parts of your bodies to sin as weapons for wickedness, but present yourselves to God as raised from the dead to life and the parts of your bodies to … Read moreWednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
The word “vocation” gets sort of abused by both the world and in Churchy-talk. In the Church we use it to refer only in the sense of the objective states in life of marriage and the priesthood or religious life. In the world, it usually refers just to a specific skill or job, usually one of humble … Read moreThe World Does Not Honor the Housewife, So We Must
Pope Saint John Paul II Feast date: Oct 22 Saint John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy. … Read morePope Saint John Paul IIon October 22, 2025 at 3:23 am
According to the most recent Church data, which are from 2023, the global Catholic population has risen to 1.4 billion, representing 17.8% of the world’s population. Despite population growth, vocations declined overall: the number of priests fell by 734, and women religious decreased by 9,805, especially in Europe and the Americas. Africa and Asia were … Read moreChurch data shows global Catholic population increasing but vocations falling
I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 121:1-2 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you — majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? The post Verse of the Day: Exodus 15:11 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.