“What is the Catholic thing? What makes Catholicism, among all of the competing philosophies, ideologies, and religions of the world, distinctive?” When defining Catholicism, many first turn to its unique practices and characters–the Mass, the sacraments, Mary, priests, and the Pope. Others point to its intellectual traits–its distinctive apologetics, theology, and philosophy. In his new …
Why are the two fastest growing religious groups–Mormonism and Atheism–also the two with the strongest online presence? What’s their secret? Find out at The Church and New Media blog where I look specifically at the digital success of the Mormon community (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints): “LDS.org is the most-visited website of …
Only two books have ever compelled me to pray immediately after finishing. One is Tolkien’s masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, and the other is a new book by Dr. Peter Kreeft titled An Ocean Full of Angels (St. Augustine’s Press, hardcover, 375 pages). Why that effect? I think it’s because both books are …
This question has been at the center of many recent discussions. Personally, I think it can be used in a pinch, but I don’t think priests should use it regularly. Catherine Panzica at the USCCB Media Blog offers her take, which includes this great point: “(W)e treat objects admitted for liturgical use with respect and …
“Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.” – St. Augustine Because I’ve built up a large collection of duplicate books and resources, each week I’m giving away one or more of these items, absolutely free, no strings attached. You can enter …
