Less Meetings, More Work
The e-commerce company Shopify recently announced that they will be implementing a “calendar purge” of meetings company-wide so that they can allow their employees more time to work on their actual tasks instead of being stuck in meetings all day. And business executive and leadership professor Harry Kraemer seems to think they’re on the right... Continue reading→
This week on “The Saints”: Joan of Arc
Back for an encore, “The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage” features the story of Joan of Arc! Joan was born in 1412 in the small French village of Domrémy. She had four siblings – one sister and three brothers – and lived during the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. The difficulty of... Continue reading→
American Eucharistic Witnesses: Flannery O’Connor and the Center of Her Existence
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... Continue reading→
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Begins!
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s began on Pentecost Sunday, May 19th. Pilgrims passed by the Golden Gate Bridge, the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and the tomb of Blessed Michael McGivney. They even braved the 90-degree Texas heat! Just days before, perpetual pilgrim Matthew Heidenrich spoke to the Morning Air team. A mathematics student at the... Continue reading→
Coming Monday: Junipero Serra
This week on “The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage,” we leave Saint Charbel in the desert and turn our attention to the Apostle of California: Junipero Serra! Serra was born on November 24, 1713 in Majorca, Spain as Miguel José. He was raised working in the fields and among Franciscan friars. He had a... Continue reading→
Over 5,800 Pilgrims Participate in 11th Annual Walk to Mary
Every year, the Walk to Mary grows in its attendance, and this year was no exception. In 2022, the 21-mile walk from the National Shrine of St. Joseph in De Pere, Wisconsin to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (then Our Lady of Good Help) saw 3,374 people participate in the pilgrimage. In... Continue reading→
Next on “The Saints”: Saint Charbel
Do you know who the patron saint of Lebanon is? He’s our featured saint on Monday, May 13th! Youssef Antoun Malkhouf is known as the “Miracle Monk of Lebanon” and was born in the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Lebanon) on May 8th, 1828. From his days as a young cow herder, Youssef was inspired by the... Continue reading→
American Eucharistic Witnesses: Blessed Stanley Rother—The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run
The American Eucharistic Witnesses series is published in the Heart of the Revival newsletter and republished by Relevant Radio. This series 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... Continue reading→
Coming Monday: the story of Gianna Molla
A busy pediatrician, servant of the poor, wife, and mother: Gianna Molla did all she could for God’s people, right down to giving her very life for another. Gianna was born in Magenta, not far from Milan where Carlo Acutis lived, in 1922 on the feast of Francis of Assisi (her parents were Third Order... Continue reading→
Up next: Carlo Acutis
Though the life of Saint Dymphna was short, she had a profound impact – just like this coming week’s saint, Carlo Acutis! Born in 1991 in London, Carlo spent most of his life in Milan, Italy while his parents worked for their successful insurance company. He was cared for by many nannies, and to one... Continue reading→
Coming Monday: Saint Dymphna!
We hope you were inspired by Clare of Assisi’s adventure of faith and courage! Up next is Saint Dymphna with an adventure that spanned the seas. Dymphna was born in Ireland in the 7th century to a king named Damon and his very Christian wife. At fourteen, Dymphna devoted herself to Christ and took a vow... Continue reading→
LAST CHANCE! Join Us at the National Eucharistic Congress!
It’s your LAST CHANCE to take advantage of our best-rate travel packages for the National Eucharistic Congress! The 10th NEC is fast approaching, set to take place July 17-21, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected to attend this once-in-a-lifetime experience, including all of your favorite Catholic... Continue reading→