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Can Science Prove that Prayer Can Heal?

Dr. Christopher Kaczor

November 11, 2024

The power of prayer only sometimes leads to physical healing, but prayer is always beneficial and works for the greater good.

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WOF 463: The Importance & Power of Prayer w/ Tammy Peterson: Part II

Dr. Matthew Petrusek

November 11, 2024

We bring you the second half of a conversation between Tammy Peterson and Bishop Barron on transubstantiation, prayer, grace, and more.

Hurricane Helene and Apostolic Living

Andrew Tolkmith

November 9, 2024

Hurricane Helene activated an all-encompassing sense of charity, reminding us of the good we are called to be and do in ordinary existence.

Don’t Tell Anybody, but Vatican ‘Secrecy’ Is Mostly a Myth

John Allen, Jr.

November 8, 2024

Let’s unpack the pervasive myth of Vatican secrecy—the notion that it is a closed world, supremely arrogant in its refusal of transparency.

Advent and Inviting Children into the Liturgical Year

Haley Stewart

November 8, 2024

Haley interviews Word on Fire designer and photographer Clare Sheaf about an exciting new project: The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food.

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The Highest and Lowest Meet in ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

Matthew Becklo

November 7, 2024

The high meets the lowly, the rich becomes poor, grace perfects nature—and the worst of Christmas pageants just might become the best.

Radical Synod Proposals Failed to Gain Traction

Dr. Richard DeClue

November 7, 2024

Pope Francis repeatedly and clearly expressed his opposition to some of the most radical proposals and removed them from the synod’s agenda.

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Tradwives and Traditional Women

Rachel Lu

November 6, 2024

Most young women will get their ideas about “traditional women” from the internet. And what they will find there are tradwives.

Trusting God in Dire Straits

Bishop Robert Barron

November 6, 2024

Friends, our first reading is that wonderful story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, which is a kind of hidden gem in the Old Testament.

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Some Thoughts Upon Returning from the Second Session of the Synod

Bishop Robert Barron

November 5, 2024

Here are some general impressions and assessments and a look at a few particular issues discussed during the second session of the synod.

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