A Thumping Good Read: Crown of the World
“I will not wear a Crown of Gold where my Master wore a Crown of Thorns.”—attributed to Godfrey de Bouillon, upon being offered the crown of JerusalemSome time later, Godfrey awoke. He had no memory of going to sleep,

Doing Less So We Can Live More ... Reviewing The Power of Pause
Letting Our Souls Catch UpBy means of a diversion, we can avoid our own company twenty-four hours a day.—Pascal, adapted from PensesAn American traveler planned a long safari to Africa. He was a compulsive man, loaded dow

Christina's story is on "Mary's Healing Touch" on Catholic Radio International
You can listen to me tell the story of how, after receiving the news of my mother's terminal cancer diagnosis last spring, Mary heard the prayers of my little saint with Down syndrome. For the next four months, she helped us with her healing touch, to usher Mom into her waiting arms.

Vatican official slams "Twilight" series
"Monsignor Franco Perazzolo, of the Pontifical Council of Culture, says, "The theme of vampires in Twilight combines a mixture of excesses that as ever is aimed at young people and gives a heavy ­esoteric element. It is once again that age-old trick or ideal formula of using extremes to make an impact at the box office. This film is nothing more than a moral vacuum with a deviant message and as such should be of concern."

Book Review: 150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know
PSALM 27:1-3The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?When evildoers assail me, to devour my flesh,my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall.Though a host encamp agai