As a Catholic film critic, Sister Hosea Rupprecht focuses on the human quality of the story, while not neglecting the quality of the filmmaking that brings that story to life.
Looking at the Oscar nominees for best picture through the lens of human dignity
‘The Father’s House’: uncovering the radical effects of Baptism
In his book, Father James Dominic Brent explores the idea that Christians are supposed to live like Jesus, being merciful to all those they meet, avoiding sin and spreading joy.
Former ambassador’s new book offers insider view on Vatican treatment of women, lay employees
Subtitled “An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West,” Mary Ann Glendon’s new book offers keen insights into how the last three pontiffs handled the more temporal side of church affairs.
‘This is my body’: The Last Supper in art
Great artists have used color and shape, shadow and light, to present their own interpretation of the Last Supper. They have frozen the scene in a single image, filled with nuance and symbolism.
Exhibit of 200 relics at New Jersey oratory is a special gift during Lent for many faithful
Nearly 3,500 of the faithful came from as far as Maine and Maryland and waited over two hours to view 200 relics of Jesus, the Holy Family, and various saints, martyrs and blesseds exhibited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair Feb. 24.
‘True Confessions’ offers inside perspectives on the modern challenges faced by the Catholic Church
Parishes closing or consolidating, fewer and fewer people at Sunday Mass, and an aging corps of priests are all issues discussed in this book.
Acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli says faith is believing in the power of good
Momentarily during the coronavirus pandemic, acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli brought hope to the world with his recorded solo performance of “Amazing Grace.”
Friar who said Ash Wednesday Mass for Roumie, Wahlberg shares how to meet God in Lent’s ‘desert’
A friar in New York City had an atypical Ash Wednesday this year after celebrating an early morning Mass for actors Jonathan Roumie and Mark Wahlberg.