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11 saints who had pets or who befriended animals
By Diego López Colín , María Ximena Rondón ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 31, 2025 / 09:00 am Throughout history, many saints have been remembered not only for their dedication to God and others but also for the special relationship they had with animals. An obedient crow, a wolf that became tame, birds that …
Radiate Christ Awards
In his letter, Archbishop Schnurr wrote: “Radiate Christ. These two words summarize God the Father’s hope for humanity on this earth. The words contain both a reality and a mission: the reality of the person of Jesus Christ as the Savior of all people and the mission of each Christian …
Pope’s Prayer Intentions for September
For our relationship with all of creation Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.
Prayer on this Labor Day
Creator God, thank you for providing us with the gift to share our talents. Provide our community, our nation, our world the fortitude to provide work for all which is decent and fair. Make us faithful stewards of your creation to enhance the human dignity of our global family. We …
The Meal & the Eucharist
So many significant events in the life of Jesus involved meals. From His first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana right up to the encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus; if something significant was happening in the life of Jesus, it typically involved food. Often, …
Casey on the Mound
When Archbishop Robert Casey steps on the mound at Great American Ballpark on Aug. 30, he’ll bring more than a ceremonial first pitch. He’ll bring a blessing to the ballpark, a celebration of Catholic education, and, hopefully, a little divine help for the Cincinnati Reds. The moment will be part …
The Catholic Family’s Guide to Protection in Spiritual Warfare
On a play date with neighborhood girls, my daughter tucked herself behind a couch during an innocent game of hide and seek, then waited excitedly. The joy and color drained from her face when she spotted the witchcraft books there. We were blindsided to learn her friend’s older sibling practiced …
The Church as One
I have heard there are four marks of the Church: one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic. Because there are many forms of Christianity, what does “one” mean in this context? Before his Crucifixion, Jesus prayed for his followers’ unity: “That they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me …
5 powerful quotes from St. Augustine’s most famous work, the ‘Confessions’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Aug 28, 2025 / 04:00 am The Catholic Church honors St. Augustine of Hippo, an early Church Father, doctor of the Church, and foundational theologian, on Aug. 28. Augustine was brought up as a Christian in his early childhood but drifted from the Church, fathering a …
St. Monica: The persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up
By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Aug 27, 2025 / 04:00 am On Aug. 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Catholic Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most dramatic conversions in Church history. Monica was born into …
