On Her 100th Birthday — Fond Memories of “One of the Greatest Missionaries of the Twentieth Century”

I don’t think anything could have prepared me for my first encounter with Mother Teresa “one of the greatest missionaries of the twentieth century,” as Pope John Paul II called her. It’s a good thing that the moment I met… Read More

Interview with Elena Maria Vidal, Author of The Night’s Dark Shade

Elena Maria Vidal, a native of Frederick, Maryland, studied the enigmatic Cathars at the State University of New York at Albany before receiving a Master’s Degree in European History. She was inspired to write The Night’s Dark Shade after a… Read More

Mother Teresa and the Poor in Our Midst

What struck me the most about Mother Teresa when I saw her for the first time was her diminutive size. There stood the world renowned peacemaker, lover of the world’s poor and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient — a giant… Read More

Dear God, I Don’t Get It

Interview between authors, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle and Patti Maguire Armstrong, author of Dear God, I don’t get it.
Donna-Marie: Patti, thanks for taking the time out for this interview. Your book looks lovely and as I said in my endorsement,… Read More

Upholding the Dignity and Blessedness of a Mother’s Vocation

How wonderful that holy Mother Church upholds the dignity of women and motherhood. This fact alone should help us feel at peace in our hearts and souls knowing that our womanly gifts are fully recognized and that our loving service… Read More

The Lost and Found Family Movie

The Lost and Found Family (rated PG) is a heart-tugging and inspirational family drama starring: Lucas Till (Hannah Montana: The Movie and Walk the Line), Ellen Bry (TV’s St. Elsewhere) and Jessica Luza (Downpour) which will debut on DVD on… Read More

Modern and Modest Girls Rock!

Author and syndicated Catholic talk show host, Teresa Tomeo, teamed up with Molly Miller, and Monica Cops, putting their heads and hearts together to come up with a breath of fresh air for today’s young girls.
Their series, All Things… Read More

My Mass Kit: A Toy Review

Much more than a toy, My Mass Kit is a tool to evangelization for our future priests! What better time to instill a vocation to the priesthood in your young 3 to 12 year-old son, nephew, grandson, godson, or friend… Read More

Book Review: Angels of God

You’re going to want this book on your bookshelf or night table. Angels of God: The Bible, the Church and the Heavenly Hosts is a wonderful inspirational book, which draws us deeper into the fascinating lives of angels. Well-known author,… Read More

The Mystery of Christmas

Advent is a wondrous season of preparation as we make ready our homes and beautify our Churches, decorating for a beautiful upcoming Christmas celebration. It’s not all about the decorations, wrappings, and music, though. It’s easy to get caught up… Read More

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