Fr. Robert Barron on Easter

"The Con"

Americans United for Life has a good, and very timely, new YouTube spot on the HHS Mandate. Let us be sure to pray for the Supreme Court as they are hearing on this very important case.

Could "Noah" Be the Next Epic Christian Movie?

The last truly Epic Christian Film was Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ. As I watch the trailers for Noah, I can't help but think on this scale. Noah has the potential to break the mold of Christian movies in the same manner as the Passion of the Christ. While it probably will not meet Passion of the Christ's monumental success as the all time highest grossing R rated film ever produced, the quality of the clips in the trailer, intensity of the scenes, and the presence of another film icon, Russell Crowe, as the lead certainly gets one hoping for another film in the same league as Gibson's classic. Certainly this will challenge people's mental images of the story of Noah's Ark derived primarily from children's Bibles and cute nursery pictures. Let's pray that it is another tool the Lord can use to awaken people in a society that bears many similarities to that in the time of Noah.

Read this and Have Your Faith in the Eucharist Strengthened!

After reading this article I went right into the church and prayed before the Blessed Sacrament. Read it and you will understand why.

Read The Article

Aggie Catholics Puts Up Their "Annual Lent Mega Post"

This is another GREAT post on all things Lent. I recommend everyone read over it, and especially catechists. It is a super refresher and will help you with all of the questions those inquisitive catechisms students are sure to ask.

Aggie Catholics Post

Jimmy Akin on Ash Wednesday

Jimmy Akin just put out a good article on 5 Things to Know and Share About Ash Wednesday. And, in case you didn't know; yes, tomorrow (March 4, 2014) is Ash Wednesday.

Pax!

"Come on, get in." Another Real Moment with Pope Francis.

So what do you do when you are driving down the street and see a friend walking? You stop and pick them up. So does Pope Francis...

Read the Article Here

Janet Smith on the Phil Robertson Story

Janet Smith, whom I regard as one of the top experts on sexual morality alive today, has written a great article on the Phil Robertson
story of last week. As I followed the story I felt that the media argument was avoiding any substantial discussion on the topic. Even within church circles I heard more discussion about dissecting what he said from how he said it than any substantial discussion. In this article Dr. Smith does a great job of bringing out some of the real substance that should be discussed and especially emphasizing the human side of the discussion.
Read Dr. Janet Smith's Article Here

Christmas Flash Mob

This is pretty cool. Be sure to watch to the end...

Fr. Jonathan Morris on the "Francis Effect"

A great clip by Fr. Jonathan on Pope Francis's ability to connect with people of all walks of life. It's been out for a few months but I hadn't seen it until today, and probably a lot of other people haven't either.

While you are at it, head over to the Vatican Web Page and read the  Holy Father's document, Evangelii Gaudium, on the Joy of the Gospel, propagated on the closing day of the Year of Faith. A fantastic document!!!

 Enjoy!