Father Ron’s Reading and Watching Nook

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May 30, 2025

• • 7 Saints to turn to for healing from cancer
  • ‘Young Adult Playbook’ looks at work, romance, free time

May 23, 2025

• • “Adulthood” in Augustine’s Confessions
  • Pope Leo’s homily: “Brothers and sisters, this is the hour for love!”

May 16, 2025

• • The Saints Hidden in Pope Leo XIV’s Cross
  • The Three Commands of Fatima: Love Her Heart, Save Souls, Pray for Peace

May 9, 2025

• • In Depth: A look at the man who has become LEO XIV
  • What you should know about St. Augustine and the new Augustinian pope

May 2, 2025

• • What sort of pope does the Church need now? An interview with George Weigel
  • Adopt a Cardinal: How Catholics Can Pray for the Electors of the Next Pope

April 25, 2025

• • Among Pope Francis’ last words: ‘Thank You’
  • The beautiful symbolism of dying during the Easter season

April 18, 2025

• • Here are the Plenary Indulgences Available During Holy Week
  • Every saint was a sinner and every sinner should be a saint

April 11, 2025

• • How Palm Sunday is connected to the book of Exodus
  • At Harvard, Scott Hahn expounds about humility, saving truth of God’s Word

April 4, 2025

• • New song and video pay tribute to Carlo Acutis and the Eucharist
  • Be free experiencing the promise of the Jubilee Year

March 28, 2025

• • Denver Post: What will public funding for abortion cost Colorado? Analysts estimate impact as lawmakers weigh move.
  • 4 fast facts about the Annunciation feast

March 21, 2025

• • What can we learn from St. Patrick’s intense prayer life?
  • The works of the Father: How Jesus teaches us to live

March 14, 2025

• • Pope’s Ash Wednesday homily: We have to reckon with death
  • 6 Tips from Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati for families at Lent

March 14, 2025

• • Here’s why Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent
  • 4 Lessons that the Stations of the Cross can teach us

March 7, 2025

• • Here’s why Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent
  • 4 Lessons that the Stations of the Cross can teach us

February 28, 2025

• • Try reading the Lord’s Passion throughout the season of Lent
  • 3 Ways to figure out what sacrifices to offer up during Lent

February 21, 2025

• • A Catholic parents’ guide to helping kids use YouTube safely
  • High School filmmaking contest against human trafficking

February 14, 2025

• • Pope writes letter to US bishops about migration
  • US bishops explain objections to IVF in new primer
  • An alternative to fasting that may be more difficult

February 7, 2025

• • USCCB statement on immigration
  • Five ways to boost your teen’s mental health
  • Pope brings us to his own youth with February intention

January 31, 2025

• • USCCB statement on immigration
  • USCCB applauds Trump administration’s pro-life actions
  • Chairman of USCCB pro-life committee calls out Senate for allowing infanticide

January 24, 2025

• • What Biden’s ERA declaration probably means and why it matters
  • The art of face-to-face conversation – A Catholic perspective
  • Gaza parishioners leave shelter, search for homes in waste

January 17, 2025

• • “Who’s to say?” On Faith, Reason, and Being Subject to Truth
  • Coach Freeman: Faith, family, and winning big at Notre Dame

January 10, 2025

• • This joyful nun is now the oldest living person
  • Catholic representation in Congress grows to over 28

January 3, 2025

• • The timeliness of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
  • Teach kids silent meditation with this prayer challenge