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How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith
The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the... Read more
‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast is No. 1 on Apple charts
The latest “In a Year” podcast landed ahead of other popular podcasts including “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Dateline,” and “The... Read more
Catholic priest hopes new ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast will build ‘muscle of prayer’
Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, “The Rosary in a Year” podcast will consist... Read more
Bible boom: Why are people buying so many Bibles?
As recently reported by the Wall Street Journal, Bible sales rose 22% in the U.S. through the end of October... Read more
Advent 2024: 4 Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
As calendars get filled up and preparations are made, these four resources can help you get ready to enter into... Read more
Friar and podcast host says St. Thérèse gave him confidence to become a priest
Father Michael-Joseph Paris, OCD, will help guide listeners through “Story of a Soul” in an upcoming podcast on St. Thérèse... Read more
Catholic publisher Ascension named in Fortune’s top 10 small businesses
Media company Ascension was recently named to the 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces List — a feat the company says... Read more
PHOTOS: Catholics gather at site of Jesus’ ascension in Jerusalem
“I’m excited to have come to pray in the actual place of the Ascension... I want to be closer to... Read more
Catholic prison ministry makes good use of large donation of Bible study materials
Working with a Catholic lay group called Kolbe Prison Ministries, Jerry Trzeciak leads three-day retreats for inmates. Read more
Lent 2024: Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
This list of Catholic resources can help you grow closer to the Lord this Lenten season. Read more
Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘We must not get used to war!’
The pope also prayed for peace in Sudan, where fighting between the country’s military and a coalition of paramilitary forces... Read more
Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19,... Read more
Is Thursday a holy day of obligation? It depends on where you live
May 18 is Ascension Thursday, the day the Church marks 40 days since Jesus’ resurrection and the day he ascended... Read more
Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier
The pope dedicated his entire general audience to sharing the story of the daring 16th-century saint who risked his life... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus calls us to set our sights on heaven
Pope Francis on Sunday warned against the danger of living life without a sense of purpose or a destination to... Read more
Catechism in a Year podcast seeks to deepen the faith of Catholics and non-Catholics alike
Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz, the Catechism in a Year podcast is set to launch on Jan. 1, 2023. Read more
Ideas to help you have a fruitful Lent
Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We, as Catholics, are called to walk through the desert with... Read more
Bible in a Year: Have you heard about Father Mike Schmitz's next project?
Ascension's hugely successful Bible in a Year podcast started 2022 ranked No. 1 among podcasts in all categories. In a... Read more
Oklahoma AG objects after Catholic healthcare group enforces COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Catholic healthcare group Ascension last week began suspending employees who refused to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Oklahoma's attorney... Read more
