BUFFALO, N.Y. — Legatus’ monthly membership magazine picked up three international press awards here on June 26. At its annual convention, the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada presented Legatus magazine with a third-place award for Best Coverage of Religious Liberty Issues for the second consecutive year. Judging is conducted “by a group of experts and Catholic press professionals,” according to CPA guidelines.
Legatus re-chartered its Rockford Chapter in Illinois on June 30. The event began with a Mass, celebrated by Rockford Bishop David Malloy. The Catholic Observer reported on the event. ROCKFORD—When members of Legatus stand together with the Church in witnessing the Catholic faith, “we stand with Christ,” said Bishop David Malloy to the founding members of the newly rechartered Rockford chapter.
Dads, listen up. If ever there was a book for Catholic fathers, this is it. Did I mention that Father’s Day is around the corner? Subtitled Catholic Husbands and Fathers Speak Out, this compilation includes the stories of eight regular Catholic guys.
Is there a “happily ever after” in today’s pervasive culture of divorce, cohabitation and contraception? Absolutely! It’s found in faithful Catholic marriages. This compilation of stories from several well-known Catholic authors and bloggers, edited by the Bennetts, is filled with humor and the insight of hard-won wisdom.
In his new book, Popcak contends that “when God looks at you, He sees a god.” It might seem crazy or even blasphemous, but that’s only because we’re used to seeing ourselves as broken, struggling, failing and frustrated. Subtitled Hope, Healing, and the Seven Longings of the Human Heart, the book demonstrates how the seven deadly sins and seven heavenly virtues relate to one another.
Many people who meet Fr. Carl “Buster” Melchior are surprised when they learn that the 52-year-old priest worked nine years as an assistant equipment manager for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
We should not expect the Church’s teachings to coincide with “the wisdom of the world” (1 Cor 1:20) in any age or culture, for her teachings do not come from man but from God.
Legatus member Jim Krautkramer’s first experience with Healthnetwork Foundation was a resounding success, and he doesn’t hesitate to tell others about it.
It’s obvious that one of the greatest threats to our Catholic ideal of marriage and family is the absurd notion that the government or the courts can redefine marriage. God defined it permanently thousands of years ago.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges on April 28. As the arguments progressed, countless court watchers, politicos, lawyers, and others (myself included) were glued to their computer screens, eagerly awaiting live-blogged updates on the proceedings from inside the courtroom.
For the first time since Roe v. Wade, we are very close to protecting an entire class of unborn children from abortion. These children will not be spared because of a parental notification law or because their mothers rejected the gruesome reality of abortion after informed consent.
John the Baptist was the son of Zechariah, a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem, and Elizabeth, the Blessed Mother’s cousin. John lived as a hermit until he was about 30. He then began baptizing people in the Jordan River. John attracted large crowds and urged them to penance for the “Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.”
Almost six years ago this magazine ran an article in Defending the Faith on why Fridays (like Sundays) are different than every other day. That article changed me. It changed my family.
During our annual pilgrimage through Lent, we have an opportunity to refresh our understanding of the Economy of Salvation (i.e., Christ’s atonement for our sins) made manifest in the Lord’s guidance of his Church.
I recently heard from a vice president of sales wanting to resolve his Christian beliefs with his management style. How could he teach his people to engage with customers in ways that aligned with his beliefs while still increasing sales?
MONSIGNOR JOSEPH SCHAEDEL writes that Catholics must stand for religious liberty . . . It’s obvious that one of the greatest threats to our Catholic ideal of marriage and family is the absurd notion that the government or the courts can redefine marriage. God defined it permanently thousands of years ago.