St. Michael the archangel is one of the seven archangels who stands before God. Michael, which means “Who is like God,” is revered in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Michael is referred to in the Bible—especially in the Books of Daniel, Revelation, and in the Epistle of St. Jude. According to a tradition, St. Michael protected […]
“The Hitman’s Bodyguard”: NO. This attempts to be a throwback to buddy-cop films of the 1980s like “Lethal Weapon,” but its plot is a total mess and stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson rely on constant swearing in place of actual wit. You could hear a pin drop in the screening I saw, rather […]
On Monday August 21st, our country experienced what scientists are calling the most viewed celestial event in our history. For the first time in 99 years, the solar eclipse spanned the entirety of our country. From coast to coast, people gathered in record numbers to stop for a couple of hours and gaze upward. People […]
Dear Sister in Christ, You didn’t mean to get addicted to pornography. No one does. And you don’t want to battle against the temptation on a regular (sometimes daily!) basis. But you can’t seem to shake off the desire to return to the images or the words. It’s like they have a hold on you […]
For many traditional Catholics, St. Josemaria Escriva is a quotable and inspiring modern-day saint. With an appealing writing style and a history of speaking to people from all kinds of backgrounds, St. Josemaria Escriva will challenge you, will ask you to confront your shortcomings, and will also lift up your spiritual life. Opus Dei Founder, Traditional Catholic, and Renowned Spiritual Writer Besides being an excellent spiritual author, […]
At some point in Catholic communities you meet someone you like and you’re caught at a potential decision point—should I date this person now, or just be friends? I know there are different schools of approach. The first approach says, “Just be friends for a while and move slowly into dating.” The other approach says, […]
You’ve met someone special. Things are going great. Until suddenly, your significant other says those exhilarating but fearsome words: “I’d like you to meet my parents.” An entire movie was made about a guy fouling up that first meet-and-greet. So obviously, there are a lot of things that can go wrong the first time you […]
Ingrid Goes West: NO. The story of a woman driven mad by her social-media addiction who manipulates her way into the life of an Instagram “star”, “Ingrid Goes West” is a well-made, pointed satire of our society’s worsening communications, but on a moral level, its depicted behavior is so awful that it’s likely to turn […]
When my husband William and I decided to start a long-distance relationship a few years ago, we felt both excited and unsure. We asked ourselves many questions, including, “How can we make long-distance work?” You’re probably asking yourself the same question. You’ve met someone who you’re really attracted to, who you admire, who shares […]
Everything about a long-distance relationship is intentional. Since you’re not in person, everything takes an extra level of commitment and sacrifice. Despite the challenges, a long-distance relationship cultivates strong communication and creativity. After making the leap into a long-distance relationship you’re probably wondering what makes a relationship last? The secret isn’t any different from […]
