Every vocation has its own crosses associated with it, times of immense suffering that accompany growth and purification. In her latest book, “The Women,” Kristin Hannah tells the story of a woman who finds her life’s purpose — and suffers greatly because of it.
“Absolution” is an epistolary novel, composed as an exchange of letters between two women whose lives crossed briefly and unremarkably, but were linked by a third person whose dynamism and dominance made a lasting impression on both.
Fifty years after the U.S. withdrew its troops from Vietnam, a New York priest told OSV News his combat experience there continues to shape his pastoral ministry.
Members of the Father Capodanno Guild were recently startled by a recommendation from theological consultants for a “suspension” of the chaplain’s cause for sainthood.
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Trinh is a hard-working, energetic 12-year-old. She lives in the farming community of Binh Dao, located outside of the city of Hoi An, Vietnam with her parents, two older brothers and younger sister.
Fifty years after he put himself between a wounded Marine and fatal enemy gunfire, the story of Maryknoll Father Vincent R. Capodanno’s faith and sacrifice is being retold in a new movie.
