There is an ancient Irish proverb that says: “May the most you wish for be the least you get.” Well, we pilgrims were open to the unexpected and God did not disappoint us.
On pilgrimage, the old roads rose up to meet me
The Miracle Club
A pilgrimage to Lourdes provides the framework for the tender drama “The Miracle Club” (Sony Classics)
Antonio Canova: A rare glimpse into the process of creative genius
Catholic neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova is best known for his ethereal marble pieces that evoke the beauty of the idealized human form.
Carlo Acutis: New biographies showcase the spirituality of a teen saint
Two recent releases on the life and work of Blessed Carlo Acutis bring very different perspectives yet tell us similar things about faith and holiness.
Expansion of historic museum in Rochester, N.Y., highlights impact of video games
After five years of construction, the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, held a grand opening for its new 90,000-square-foot expansion, which includes a home for the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
Writing about Georgetown’s history of involvement in slavery has not shaken author’s Catholic faith
Since 2016, Rachel L. Swarns has been researching Georgetown University’s involvement in the slave trade, including the 1838 sale of 272 enslaved people to help pay off debts the Jesuit priests incurred in running the university.
Hit-making Christian musician now a Catholic priest
A Catholic convert and a musician with hit songs on the Billboard Christian Charts becomes a priest.
‘Visio divina’: Finding contemplative prayer and Eucharistic awe in art
“Way of Beauty” invites us to make a kind of visual pilgrimage toward the beating heart of Catholic teaching, which is both that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.