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About Paul Senz
Paul Senz has an undergraduate degree from the University of Portland in music and theology and earned a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from the same university. He has contributed to Catholic World Report, Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly, The Priest Magazine, National Catholic Register, Catholic Herald, and other outlets. Paul lives in Elk City, OK, with his wife and their four children.
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A “spiritual entertainment” inspired by faith, international intrigue, and Cardinal Zen

February 1, 2026 Paul Senz 2

Crafting an interesting story is more difficult than simply pulling something from today’s headlines. However, in the hands of a gifted storyteller, current events can be an inspiration for profoundly interesting and edifying stories. David […]

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“It is in the sacrament of the Eucharist where we profit from His Passion”

January 22, 2026 Paul Senz 12

The Eucharist is at the heart of our lives as Catholics, a truth that the Church has long recognized and celebrated. But what does that mean? What role does the Eucharist play in our lives? […]

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New book examines the relationship between Judaism and the Catholic Church

December 22, 2025 Paul Senz 97

The historical relationship between Judaism and Catholicism is complex. Deep and abiding theological differences endure, and yet Jesus himself said that “salvation comes from the Jews” (Jn 4:22), and Pope Pius XI said that, “Spiritually, […]

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New book contemplates holiness and the romance of everyday life

November 28, 2025 Paul Senz 6

There is a certain majesty and real beauty to be found in everyday life. If we have the eyes to see it, everything from rising in the morning, to going to work, to doing the […]

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In new book, Cardinal Sarah delves deeply into worship, liturgy, and sacred music

November 23, 2025 Paul Senz 7

There is much debate in the Church about what is and is not appropriate in the context of the Sacred Liturgy. The so-called “liturgy wars” rage on with many battlefronts, covering many different aspects of […]

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Why is a religious sister writing vampire novels? An interview with Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP

October 31, 2025 Paul Senz 3

A new novel about a young woman and a mysterious vampire explores the question: Is any soul beyond saving? In The Curse He Chose, by Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP, God’s boundless mercy is on full […]

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The challenge of Saint Carlo: To love Jesus and know Him in the Eucharist

October 28, 2025 Paul Senz 2

In the age of mass media, particularly with the influence and ubiquity of the internet, there have been several incredibly high-profile canonizations of new saints in recent years. These include Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Saint […]

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Fighting fires and growing in faith: An interview with Benjamin O’Brien

June 15, 2025 Paul Senz 2

Benjamin O’Brien is the author of The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17 (Ignatius Press, 2025), a memoir of a rookie firefighter who struggles to overcome the challenges of his dangerous job while growing in […]

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New Vision book tells the inspiring story of Fr. Michael McGivney

May 23, 2025 Paul Senz 2

The Vision series of lives of the saints chapter books has been inspiring young people for decades now. The original series was published in the middle of the 20th century, featuring saints including Joan of Arc, Dominic, Kateri […]

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Christendom College’s Institute for Liturgical Formation begins first classes this summer

May 13, 2025 Paul Senz 4

The Graduate School of Theology at Christendom College recently announced the launch of the Institute for Liturgical Formation, which will begin offering summer courses on the liturgy this summer. Co-founded by Christopher Carstens and Dr. […]

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