October 2020

Is Holiness Weird?

Posted by Joannie Watson | Oct 30, 2020 | Between the Sundays, Living |

“Holiness requires a counter-cultural life.” This weekend we celebrate one of my favorite feast days: All Saints Day. I love thinking of the giant party that is happening in heaven as we celebrate the feast days of...

Whose Rights? The Paradox of Moral Relativism

Posted by Dr. Edward Sri | Oct 29, 2020 | In the Spotlight, Prolife, Social Doctrine |

Whose rights are protected in a relativistic culture? It is precisely on this point that...

Epiphany

Posted by Jeffrey Essmann | Oct 28, 2020 | In the Spotlight, Poetry |

This week’s poem in the Catholic Poetry Room is by Laurie Klein. Epiphany Perhaps rolled in papyrus or raw silk...

Patience—A Beautiful Fruit

Posted by Carmelite Sisters | Oct 27, 2020 | In the Spotlight, Living |

Patience. This simple word can evoke such a variety of responses! “It’s impossible to practice, I...

Daily Catholic Quote — St. Josemaría Escrivá

Posted by ICL Editor | Oct 27, 2020 | Quote |

St. Josemaría Escrivá (detail) Oficina de Información de la Prelatura del Opus Dei en España [CC BY-SA] A Daily Quote to Inspire Your Catholic Faith “Christian optimism is not a sugary optimism; nor is it a mere human confidence...