Understanding Haiti’s Crisis
Haiti is at an inflection point as its new prime minister, Garry Conille faces an uphill battle against gangs, poverty, and corruption. After a wave of gang violence forced Haiti’s prime minister Ariel Henry to resign, a transitional council was set up consisting of people representing various factions of Haitian society. First, the council selected... Continue reading→
More Schools Ban Cell Phones
The advent of the smartphone ushered schools into uncharted territory. Now, with smartphone ubiquity, some schools and major school districts are experimenting with more restrictive measures limiting phone use. Connecticut Case Study In December of 2023, principal Raymond Dolphin of Illing Middle School in Connecticut banned cell phones. The decision came after two years of... Continue reading→
American Eucharistic Witnesses: A Priest for the Body of Christ—Venerable Augustus Tolton
The American Eucharistic Witnesses series is published in the Heart of the Revival newsletter and republished by Relevant Radio. It highlights the holy men and women who lived, loved, and served on the very soil upon which we now stand. They all testify—in unique and powerful ways—to what it means to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist and go on... Continue reading→
In Reparation for Our Sins
This statement was originally issued by Bishop Andrew Cozzens, chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc., and released by the National Eucharistic Congress. July 27, 2024 “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I... Continue reading→
Gut Check: The Secret to a Healthy Life
Is the secret to a healthy life getting your gut right? Health professionals think so. Understanding Our Gut Human bodies have “trillions of microorganisms” that together make up our microbiome, says the Harvard School for Public Health. The human gut contains “large families of bacteria” that help regulate the “overgrowth of harmful bacteria.” However, an... Continue reading→
The Arrival of the National Eucharistic Pilgrims and the Commencement of the Congress
The National Eucharistic Congress has begun! And in conjunction with the commencement of this great week, the Perpetual Pilgrims of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrived in Indianapolis yesterday, walking with Jesus. Marking a moment of profound spiritual significance, their journey culminated in a momentous entrance into the NEC, and they graciously hosted a press conference... Continue reading→
The Number One Predictor of Happiness
The number one predictor of happiness isn’t money. It’s a not a big house, a good job, or higher education, either. It’s a good marriage. That’s according to Dr. Brad Wilcox, Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. “The state of our unions is really important for... Continue reading→
Seeking Peace When Met with Violence
On Saturday, July 13th, President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt while attending a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shortly after 6pm ET, Trump took the stage and began speaking to rally attendees. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was perched on the roof of a building some 150 meters away armed with... Continue reading→
Religious Liberty on the Rise?
Becket, the religious liberty law firm, released its fifth-annual religious liberty index. This year’s report noted that, “American support for religious freedom is coming back strong after a COVID-era slump.” The report also found that Gen Z’s attitudes about religion offered both hope and concern. Derringer Dick, strategic research associate at Becket, recently joined The... Continue reading→
American Eucharistic Witnesses: Saint of America, Saint of the Eucharist—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The American Eucharistic Witnesses series is published in the Heart of the Revival newsletter and republished by Relevant Radio. It highlights the holy men and women who lived, loved, and served on the very soil upon which we now stand. They all testify—in unique and powerful ways—to what it means to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist and go on... Continue reading→
The World’s Largest Democracy & the Catholic Church
The world’s largest democracy went to the polls this spring. Over the past six weeks, Indians elected representatives to Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament; of the 1.4 billion Indians, 969 million of them were eligible to vote. Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s party, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), won another victory, though the win was... Continue reading→
Back for an encore, it’s Pier Giorgio Frassati!
Alongside Carlo Acutis, the saint featured this week on “The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage” is going to be canonized in 2025! Pier Giorgio Frassati lived a short life dedicated to the poor in Turin, Italy. Born on Holy Saturday in 1901, his mother was painter, and his father a printer. He had one... Continue reading→
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