Jeanie Hannaman

By Dr. R. Jared Staudt, Catholic World Report - God has appointed us to bear fruit. In the spiritual life, it can be hard to judge whether we are blossoming or wilting, so often trapped in isolated thoughts and feelings. Jesus, however, stands as our model, and he let us know how we could evaluate his own life, coming to know him through his works: If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I am in the Father. (Jn 10:37–38)

By Teresa Yanaros, Catholic Exchange - Among many, the ideologies of new age, new thought, and even the occult evoke associations of mental health and body-spirit integration. They’re seen as methods leading to being “in tune” with the earth or the universe. Many recognize the level of spiritualism associated with the ideologies but deem them good or helpful; to others, they’re harmless. This perception is far from the truth. The truth is that each of these spiritual movements serve to idolize the self and mask harmful practices that endanger the health of the soul.

By Mark Henry, Crisis Magazine - For those who occasionally doubt the efficacy of prayer and fasting—myself included, mea culpa—we need only recall how divine intervention has very recently changed the course of history. When millions of the faithful recently lifted their voices in prayer for our country, we saw a remarkable political shift away from the tide of religious persecution, atheism, communism, radical secularism, and the cultural decay that once seemed unstoppable. If such prayers could help turn the course of a nation, can’t prayers do the same for our Church?