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New book traces the religious history of Texas
5+ min ago (1443+ words) From Spanish missions to megachurches, Indigenous cosmologies to revivalism, and the constant debate over the role of faith in public life. The author of “One State Under God” argues that to understand Texas, we must understand the state’s complex religious…...
Five times to pray on the go
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (636+ words) By Colleen Pressprich, OSV News As Catholics, we are meant to be constantly turning our hearts to the Lord. As parents, we are meant to be teaching our children how. That can feel impossible, especially in the summer. I know…...
The Virgin that Pope John Paul II Crowned One Day After 09/11
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (75+ words) Catholic Time July 16, 2026: Every year on July 16, the church celebrates one of the most popular Marian devotions, that of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. On that day, the Carmelites celebrate this solemnity, which has its origins on Mount Carmel in…...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Was My ‘Mission Field’—Victoria Jackson Gave Cast Members a Bible
34+ min ago (479+ words) Actor and former “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) cast member Victoria Jackson recently spoke with Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly about sharing the gospel with people in Hollywood. Jackson was a cast member on SNL from 1986 to 1992, alongside Dana Carvey,…...
Historic sister parish agreement unites Springfield and Rome under Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
18+ min ago (507+ words) ROME, Italy. — In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church and the Italian-American community, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Springfield, and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Traspontina in Rome have officially entered into a gemellaggio (sister parish…...
TORAH | The words of Lamentations profoundly resonate this year
20+ min ago (478+ words) This week’s Torah portion and the Book of Lamentations point the way to better governance in Israel....
Bible Study: Choose to serve God
31+ min ago (373+ words) NASHVILLE (BP) – This weekly Bible study appears in Baptist Press in a partnership with Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through its Leadership and Adult Publishing team, Lifeway publishes Sunday School curricula and additional resources for all age…...
Feast of the Holy Ghost Tradition Stands Strong
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (422+ words) The Portuguese-American Club will host the Feast of the Holy Ghost this weekend. The annual tradition begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the PA Club with traditional Portuguese food, music from the Jelly Roll Horns and games for kids. On…...
7 Biblical Patterns That Will Change How You View the Rapture
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (565+ words) Evangelist Perry Stone recently devoted an entire teaching to explaining why he believes Scripture points to a pre-tribulation rapture, arguing that God’s prophetic timeline consistently places the catching away of believers before the seven-year Tribulation. Rather than focusing on current…...
Why Good and Bad Grow Side by Side
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (761+ words) Reflection Date: July 19, 2026 | Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Readings: Wisdom 12:13, Romans 8:26-27; 16-19; Matthew 13:24-43 Children of God: There were moments in recent history when many people thought that the sexual abuse scandals in the Church would signal the end of Catholicism....