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Catholic Composers: Hildegard von Bingen
The life of this mystic, composer, and saint was in many ways as tumultuous as the era in which she lived. […]
Articles by Paul Senz
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FORMED relaunched with a revamped, updated website, and mobile app
Computer screens, smartphone screens, tablet screens, TV screens are a part of our daily lives, with most of us rarely more than a few feet from such a device. These devices can run all sorts […]
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Church history for a society “plagued by amnesia”
There have been countless books written on the history of the Church, some of them more valuable and useful than others. A recent book from Dr. Ryan N.S. Topping, titled The Gift of the Church: […]
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Lessons from St. Mary Magdalene, the Prophetess of Eucharistic Love
St. Mary Magdalene has long been a figure surrounded by controversy, curiosity, and a bit of confusion. In recent years, Dan Brown’s bestselling The Da Vinci Code, portrayed her—against all evidence and logic—as the goddess-like […]
Interview
The practical “do’s” and “don’ts” of vocation discernment
Jesus Christ calls all of us to be his disciples. But how are we each called to live out that discipleship? What will discipleship look like for each of us? How can we surrender ourselves […]
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How the Catholic faith saved this couple’s marriage
American Catholics have grown accustomed, over the last 30 or 40 years, to the wonderful and moving stories of those who have converted to the Catholic faith, particularly from various Protestant denominations. Some of these […]
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“The story of philosophy is important because it’s humanity’s story”
Renowned philosopher and author Peter Kreeft has written a new, four-volume history of philosophy entitled Socrates’ Children. The four volumes span thousands of years, from the ancient world through to today (the four volumes are: […]
Interview
What does the Bible really say about Mary, the Mother of the Messiah?
Dr. Brant Pitre is Distinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado. He earned his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, specializing in the study of the New Testament […]
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“To be a part of kids’ imaginative world is a gift”
Catholic readers most likely recognize Raymond Arroyo from his work on EWTN, in particular his weekly show The World Over with Raymond Arroyo. He is a regular Fox News contributor, has written for numerous outlets, […]
Interview
Papal Household Theologian on sparking faith, returning to basics of Catholic life
In the tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas, members of the Dominican Order tend to be particularly well-versed in philosophy, theology, scholasticism, and the great intellectual tradition of the Church. This is part of the reason […]