Franciscan Spirit

Jonathan Pryce portrays Pope Francis and Anthony Hopkins portrays retired Pope Benedict XVI in a scene from the movie "The Two Popes." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.(CNS photo/Peter Mountain, courtesy NETFLIX)

The Two Popes: A Film for Our Divided Age

Stephen Copeland December 15, 2020

There is a lot of talk these days about unity. Some of it is legit. Some of it is more of a cop-out—a reaction to feeling uncomfortable with tension, which is core to progress.

Christmas Light in Winter’s Darkness

Kathleen M. Carroll December 14, 2020

What better moment to reflect on both the brevity and great expanse of time than at the close of one year and the beginning of the next?

Christmas tree | Photo by Osman Rana on Unsplash

‘Tis the Season of Hope

Jeremy Harrington, OFM December 14, 2020

One wonderful gift that God gives us is the virtue of hope. Will the acceptance of this gift be different this year because of recent and ongoing tragedies?

Listen for God’s Voice

Jim Van Vurst, OFM December 10, 2020

There is no child of God’s that does not have the opportunity of hearing God’s voice in some way. Be still and listen.

To many Christians, St. Nicholas, precursor to Santa Claus, is no quaint figure from the past. Especially to Eastern Catholics and the Orthodox, he is one of the most popular saints, constantly interceding on behalf of his people, even today.