Matt Bennett, founder of Christian Union (CU), an organization with campus ministries at influential colleges across America, is on a mission to spread the Gospel to Ivy League students. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Bennett’s new CU Rise campaign is an eight-week effort from March 17 through May that aims to “disrupt”…
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Bring ‘Em Back! Part 5
This is the fifth in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and once again becoming a practicing Catholic. The Third Commandment The third Commandment is clear: “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.” When a Catholic does not go to Mass on…
St. Patrick’s Perpetual Pilgrimage
“My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers. I am looked down upon by many. My father was Calpornius. He was a deacon. His father was Potitus, a priest, who lived in Bannavem Taburniae. His home was near there, and that is where I was…
Lenten Post 6 – The Waiting Game
St Catherine of Siena said that patience isn’t so much a virtue as the test of all true virtue. If you haven’t any patience at all it’s ten to one you haven’t any virtues either that are worth writing home about. That brings us all down to size does it not? It made me reflect…
In the World but Not of the World: A Guide for Pastoral Ministry- Part I
By Rev. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, MIC Is it feasible to be pastoral in one’s outreach to others, bereft of Gospel Truth, Judeo-Christian moral code, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church? Can one exercise care for souls, devoid of the Revealed Word of God and the Transformative Grace of the Sacraments? The central intent,…
Staggering Percentage of Gen Z Women Identify as LGBT, Survey Shows
More than one-in-five members of Generation Z now identify as LGBT, with close to 30% of generational women falling into that category, according to new data released this week by Gallup. Roughly 22% of young adults ages 18 to 26 self-identified as LGBT, a higher percentage than the nearly one-in-10 Millennials — ages 27 to 42…
Author Mitch Albom Details Harrowing Experience Escaping Haiti in Dark of Night
Bestselling author Mitch Albom, known for blockbuster books like “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” and “The Stranger in the Lifeboat,” was among those forced to flee from Haiti in the dead of night after the nation descended into sheer chaos. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Albom was…
‘It Was Wild’: Jennie Allen Reveals Revival Moments, Powerful Mass Baptism, and Why ‘Stuck’ Young People Need Help
Author and speaker Jennie Allen has witnessed some of the most powerful revival moments over the past year. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Allen helped hundreds of young people get spontaneously baptized at Auburn University in Alabama last fall — something she recently spoke about with CBN News during a conversation surrounding…
Purple – The Color of Lent
We all enjoy decorating our homes for each season, from orange pumpkins and wreaths of red and yellow in the fall to purple irises and pink and white tulips in our spring gardens. Each season has its own characteristic colors which instantly speak to us of that time of year. The Church also uses various…
‘The Chosen’ Makes Big Announcement Amid Streaming Delay, Quest to Bring Show to One Billion People
The head of an organization tasked with bringing “The Chosen” to one billion people across the globe has unveiled plans to bring season four of the hit show to prisons and churches, a bold move aimed at sparking Gospel conversations and healing. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Stan Jantz, chief executive officer…
Bible Discussions with a Protestant Friend
I recently discovered an anti-Catholic tract on the windshield of my Silverado. The tract stated that the Eucharist, Penance, Baptism, and performing works “of the law” cannot save me, because the Bible says that we are saved by faith alone. The tract also said, “But can you never sin again?,” which made absolutely no sense…
Bible Discussions with a Protestant Friend
I recently discovered an anti-Catholic tract on the windshield of my Silverado. The tract stated that the Eucharist, Penance, Baptism, and performing works “of the law” cannot save me, because the Bible says that we are saved by faith alone. The tract also said, “But can you never sin again?,” which made absolutely no sense…
Crossroads , A Journey from Communist China to Christ-Part II
Bob Blundell, a former columnist at Catholic Stand has written a book, “Crossroads – A Journey from Communist China to Christ”. Bob brings one of the stories from the reign of Mao into the light. It is not a detached account; “John Ma” has been Bob’s beloved friend and brother in Christ for more than…
Persecution Watchdog’s Warning: Canadian Bill Could ‘Send Christians to Jail’ for Quoting Bible
A religious freedom advocate is warning that a proposed Canadian law could imperil freedom of speech and religious liberty. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern (ICC), a religious persecution watchdog, told CBN News proposed Bill C-367 “amends the criminal code and it takes away some religious…
Irish Voters Protect Marriage in Nation’s Constitution, Stunning Political Leaders: ‘We Got It Wrong’
Voters in Ireland swiftly rejected a governmental referendum aimed at redefining language in the nation’s constitution centering on the importance of marriage and the family. The country’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, was surprised by the failure. “Clearly we got it wrong,” he said. “While the old adage is that success has many fathers and failure…
Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment- Part II
Click here to read Part I of this article. Punishment What is punishment? The Catholic Dictionary defines punishment as, Any ill suffered in consequence of wrongdoing. It has three functions, which ideally should be retributive as serving the offended person, corrective for the offender, and deterrent for the community at large. Punishment is retributive because…
STEPS 1-3: “I Surrender Myself to You Jesus; Take Care of Everything”
“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” Step 3, from the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. LENT AND THE JESUS SURRENDER PRAYER This Lent I have been doing the Lent Pray 40 sessions of the Hallow App. In the sessions, speakers talk…
Dallas Jenkins Reveals ‘Bad News’ About ‘The Chosen’ Season Four
Fans of the hit TV show “The Chosen” were likely surprised to see creator Dallas Jenkins release a Facebook video over the weekend with a shocking title: “I’ve got bad news about Season 4’s release.” Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” That proclamation gave a clue into some of what could be expected…
‘Beyond Grateful’: Jeremy Camp’s Wife Provides Update After Singer’s Heart Surgery
Singer Jeremy Camp’s surgery Monday to treat atrial fibrillation was a success, with his wife, Adrienne, posting a message to her husband’s Instagram letting fans know he’s resting. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” “He’s resting and has to lay completely flat for a while,” she wrote. “He’s enjoying being spoon-fed by me….
Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment- Part I
Have you ever heard someone say that God’s forgiveness removes the guilt of sin? And have you ever wondered why God punishes a person from whom He has removed guilt? In other words, if God forgives me, thereby declaring me not guilty and removing sin from my soul, why am I punished? This article will…
‘Holdovers’ Star Da’Vine Joy Randolph Praises God on National TV in Oscars Speech
The Oscars — like many a Hollywood event — isn’t known for its celebration of God. But there was one star Sunday night who used her time on the main stage to praise the Lord. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who won her first-ever Oscar prize for her supporting role in “The Holdovers,” a feel-good holiday movie that…
Biblical Proof Found in Stunning Archaeological Finds: ‘A Tsunami of Evidence’
A professor who wrote a book about fascinating archaeological finds that help bring the Bible to life said such findings keep corroborating what Christians already know to be true about the Scriptures. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Tom Meyer, known as “The Bible Memory Man” for his ability to memorize entire books…
PRAY: Singer Jeremy Camp Calls on ‘Prayer Warriors’ Amid Heart Diagnosis, Surgery to Fix Serious Condition
Christian music artist Jeremy Camp revealed this weekend he’s suffering from atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, a condition involving rapid and irregular heart rhythm, and issued a “big cry for prayer.” Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” “I debated telling everybody this,” Camp said in an Instagram video, noting people always ask…
Bring ‘Em Back! Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and once again becoming a practicing Catholic. Conversation Prep What kind of Catholic has your lapsed Catholic loved one been for most of his or her life? Taking some time to…
The First Confession
All Christians should be well aware of the details of Our Lord’s Passion. One small part of Passion, His interaction on Calvary with the two thieves crucified next to Him (Mt 27:38-44; Lk 23:39-43) has always intrigued me. According to an apocryphal book, The Gospel of Nicodemus, which scholars date to the fourth century AD, the unrepentant…
The Secret to Life-Changing Prayer: An Interview With David Torkington
David Torkington is a Spiritual Theologian, Author, Lecturer and Broadcaster who specializes in Prayer, Christian Spirituality and Mystical Theology. For the past fifty years, he has been communicating to his audience his profound love of the traditional and authentic Mystical and Biblical Theology that has inspired all his writings on prayer. During his twelve years…
Lenten Post 5 – Be Prepared to be Purified in Prayer this Lent
When I first decided to spend my life searching for God I visited the great Carthusian monastery, St Hugh’s Charterhouse, Parkminster in Sussex, Southern England with the intention of living the enclosed eremitical life. I was deeply impressed and I immediately came to the conclusion that it was here that I would like to spend…
Did Vatican II Correct Trent’s View of Tradition?
The problem of the Biblical Canon (or the problem of Canonicity) is the question of which books and textual passages count as inspired Scripture, and which should therefore be in the Bible. (For details, see “Bible Canon: What Is the Problem?”) One approach to this problem is to appeal to “Tradition.” That approach can be…
‘I Saw Organized Evil’: Actor Rob Schneider on Fear, Coercion, and a Failure to Follow ‘Science’
Actor Rob Schneider believes many of the actions taken during the COVID-19 lockdowns originated in “fear” and, as a result, were misplaced or missed the mark. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” “I saw organized evil, and people coerced into doing things,” he said. “And then closing churches while they kept open strip…
God’s Miraculous Answer to Pastor’s Simple Prayer Changed Absolutely Everything
A Virginia pastor believes a miraculous provision from God led his family to adopt, and he’s now sharing his insight and inspiration with others. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Dr. Bob Griffith, lead pastor of Christ Chapel in Woodbridge, Virginia, tells his family’s incredible story in the book “Fostering Jesus: Answering the…
On Knowing God in His Name – Part II
Part I Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord Is My Banner In chapter 17 of the Book of Exodus, another of God’s names is revealed. During Israel’s wandering in the desert, they encamped at Rephidim and soon encountered fierce enemies called the Amalekites (Exodus 17:1 &8). These descendants of Esau were none too happy with this group of…
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?” With nearly twenty-five years of ministry experience, I’ve encountered numerous Bible studies attempting to answer this question about salvation. Every study, whether in print form or online, has sought to answer the question similarly to Paul and Silas’s response. These responses include instructions about confessing faith in…
Hamas Terrorists’ Horrific Impact on Israeli Kids, Families: Man Shares Harrowing Story
The brother-in-law of a Hamas hostage is speaking out about his relative’s dire plight, imploring the international community to keep fighting for Israeli hostages’ return. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Moshe Lavi said his brother-in-law, Omri Miran, 46, was taken captive from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7 by Hamas terrorists who…
Christian Teen Wows Katy Perry, ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Song About God and Sin: ‘Make Your Ways My Ways’
A Christian teenager who auditioned for “American Idol” recently advanced in the competition after singing a powerful song about God, sin, and truth. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Jennifer Jeffries, a 17-year-old from Starkville, Mississippi, belted out the ballad while playing her guitar, leaving show judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke…
Introducing “Crossroads – A Journey from Communist China to Christ”
Bob Blundell, a former columnist at Catholic Stand has written a book, “Crossroads – A Journey from Communist China to Christ”. Bob brings one of the stories from the reign of Mao into the light. It is not a detached account; “John Ma” has been Bob’s beloved friend and brother in Christ for more than…
Grace And Our Response to It
Many people, including my past self, say the word grace without knowing exactly what it is or what it does. We sometimes think of it as a kind of nebulous thing that God gives us when we’re forgiven, but we cannot seem to put our fingers on a precise definition of it. So, this article…
Miracle Baby Left to Die in Rat-Infested Garbage Dump Shares Stunning Story of Rescue and Redemption
Jackie Darby is a wife, mother, and author with a robust life and passion for the Lord. But she was once an abandoned baby left alone to die in a garbage dump in Seoul, South Korea. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” “Rats were eating on my … little body,” Darby, who has…
Terror Survivor Details Horrors of Israel Attack: ‘A Genocidal War Cry’
Adele Raemer loved life in her small Israeli kibbutz, calling it “95% heaven” before the horror of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack shattered that reality. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Raemer told CBN News during a sit-down interview at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Tennesse, she and her family and…
The Only True Way to Self-Identify Is as a Child of God
Nothing is more distorted from the truth these days and also attacking children in unprecedented numbers than the craze of so-called transgenderism. “Transgenderism” is not only about mentally confused people playing pretend, but it’s also about demanding the world play along, just as all the emperor’s subjects felt obliged to play along with the emperor…
PRAY: Wife of Pastor Shot in the Mouth Outside His Church Requests Help, Gratitude For Prayer
The wife of a Tennessee pastor who was shot in the mouth last month outside his church is appealing to the public for help, explaining his injuries require multiple surgeries and a long path to recovery. “My husband, Reverend Clemmie Livingston Jr., was the victim of a violent crime,” Gwendoline Livingston wrote in a GoFundMe…
‘She Knew Jesus’: Laken Riley’s Grieving Mom Breaks Silence, Delivers Powerful Message Calling People to Christ
The mother of slain Augusta University student Laken Riley broke her silence over the weekend, taking to Facebook to offer an inspiring, faith-filled message while also detailing her daughter’s Christian faith. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” In a series of posts, grieving mom Allyson Phillips said it would be easy to lose…
Acedia: The Overlooked Vice
The Holy Father, Pope Francis continues to focus on the vices. This time it is on Acedia, a most appropriate topic as we head into the desert season of Lent. In the General Audience of 14 February 2024, the Holy Father says, Among all the capital sins there is one that is often overlooked, perhaps…
Bring ‘Em Back! Part 3
This is the third in a series of articles aimed at helping you to get your lapsed Catholic loved one going to Church again and once again becoming a practicing Catholic. Understanding the Excuses and What to do If you have a lapsed Catholic loved one or friend, the chances are pretty good that the…
Look Up to the Mountains
Have you ever noticed how ‘mountains’ have a prominent place in Scripture? The readings for the second Sunday in Lent, for instance, tell the story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac on Mt. Moriah, and of Jesus’s transfiguration on Mt. Tabor. These are just two of the many significant events in salvation history,…
A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break Until He Brings Justice to Victory (Matthew 12: 20)
Background On Patient Justice We can see the patient justice of Jesus in the peace that Irish and Italian Americans achieved: So many people share Irish and Italian ancestry that it is easy to forget the depth of the bitterness that once existed between Irish Americans and Italian Americans…peace was achieved through love and intermarriage…
Ex-Slave Was Captured as a Child and Forced to Embrace Islam and the Quran. Then, He Met Jesus
A Christian nonprofit worker helping bring Sudanese slaves to freedom revealed a touching story that showcases the physical and spiritual importance of his organization’s work. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), recently joined CBN News Christians to explain how Christians and indigenous…