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In the Golden Era of Hollywood, there was at least one priest identified as the “Hollywood Priest.” If anyone deserves the moniker in the 21st century, it’s Fr. Willy Raymond. The Holy Cross priest was born in Maine—the eighth of 12 children—educated in Montreal, and now serves as the director of Hollywood Theater Productions, the organization founded by legendary Hollywood priest Fr. Patrick Peyton. He’s been spearheading Legatus’ efforts to build a Hollywood chapter for the past year.

Weekend warriors beware! For those of you Legates who spend the week mostly sedentary and then plan to make up for lost time by exercising excessively on the weekend, know that sports injuries frequently occur. Nonprofessional sports injuries are the second most common reason for doctor visits, costing more than $18 billion a year.

We all know that sometimes in life — whether in our business or personal affairs — we are dealt unexpected setbacks. You wouldn’t be where you are today if you didn’t know how to turn such setbacks into stepping stones.

In the third installment of Smith’s trilogy, Dan Clay and his friends are unexpectedly exiled to a land of atrocities. To escape the uncharted world, the seven intrepid adventurers must conquer the oppressive allurements of their surroundings and the unrivaled powers of their assigned guardians.

Luke addressed his Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles to Theophilos. Scripture scholars don’t know who he was, but O’Brien’s fictional Theophilos is Luke’s skeptical but beloved adoptive father. Theophilos is concerned about Luke’s involvement with Jesus of Nazareth, a man who has caused controversy throughout the Roman Empire.

Whether you are surrounded by the peaceful tranquility of an empty chapel or the anxiety-driven mad dash of the New York City rush hour, God is always there. Our call is to seek Him, find Him, and serve Him. Known for his devotion, dedication and sense of humor, Archbishop Dolan shares a unique combination of simplicity, practicality, and guidance to give our lives a dose of meaning. He combines commentary and personal stories with snippets of Catholic teaching to inspire holiness.

Critics and the media continue to level charges that the Catholic Church’s leadership has done virtually nothing in response to the problem of sexual abuse. One wonders if these detractors simply read salacious headlines rather than investigate the facts.

More than ever, businesses lately find themselves in cost-containment mode. During these challenging economic times, companies must focus with laser-like precision on revenue, inventory, margins, employment, interest rates and other financial metrics. Indeed, in this environment, businesses tend necessarily to fixate on the bottom line — almost to the exclusion of everything else.

Historic Christian “universalism” insists that all types of people will be saved. But not all people, without exception, will spend eternity with God.

Joachim and Ann are the maternal grandparents of Jesus Christ. While nothing appears about them in sacred scripture, history shows us that the first Christians had an interest in and devotion to Jesus’ biological family. Joachim and Ann were honored from very early in Christian history, especially by the Greeks.

Someone once asked St. Bernard of Clairvaux what the three most important virtues are. He famously replied, “Humility, humility and humility.” Anyone who has studied the lives of the saints will tell you that this 12th century saint had it right. Humility is a prerequisite for sanctity.

The establishment cause of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment states that Congress shall “make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” (1789).