Albert was born into a wealthy family in Poland, but kept his heart for the poor. Passionate about politics, at age 17 he took part in an 1863 uprising against Russian Czar Alexander II.
In April, I received a call from Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Bishop Cozzens is also the chairman of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis.
Professional baseball is known for its great players and memorable games; however, equally important but much less known are those who work in ball clubs around the country to popularize the game among the public and draw in new fans.
On the seventh day, God rested, the Book of Genesis says. The Gospels mention Jesus often went off to be alone to pray. Through the very example of God, we understand the importance of quiet time away, to replenish body and soul for the life to which God has called us.
Best known for the Daily Wire show bearing his name, actor and author Michael Knowles, 31, has been described by fellow podcaster Patrick Coffin as one of the few media commentators who is both an unabashed Catholic and accepts all the Church’s teachings.
In a narrow alleyway in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), outside the doorway to the motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity, the order founded by St. Mother Teresa to serve Jesus in the poorest of the poor, little children play.
Video is such a powerful medium that sometimes no amount of media manipulation, either by deliberate magnification or intentional disregard, can reduce the arresting nature of an event so captured.
Once while commenting on Jesus’ teaching that “the truth will set you free,” Venerable Fulton Sheen said, “It is easy to find truth.” He quickly added, however, that “it is hard to face it, and harder still to follow it.”
I once read a story about an atheist who came to faith through the witness of Christians who were living radically altered lives. This man went to work amongst the poorest of the poor in violent, crime-ridden areas.
Often when I speak to people from around the country about my love for cooking authentic Cajun dishes, they immediately say, “Oh, I just love the food in New Orleans!”