When people enter Brother André’s Café, Kevin Loiselle usually greets them with a “hello!” and always with a big smile. His joy — and the joy of the other employees — is part of what draws customers to the Pittsburgh coffee shop. I write, for @osvnews.bsky.social ⬇️ www.osvnews.com/catholic-cof...

When people enter Brother André’s Café, Kevin Loiselle usually greets them with a “hello!” and always with a big smile. His joy — and the joy of the other employees — is part of what draws customers to the Pittsburgh coffee shop. I write, for @osvnews.bsky.social ⬇️ www.osvnews.com/catholic-cof...

“One sole desire makes my heart beat, and it is the love I shall receive and the love I shall be able to give.” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux

“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” ~C.S. Lewis

Are you a Catholic mom — or know a Catholic mom? A new book ("Real Moms of Real Saints") tells the stories of 11 moms of the saints. Learn about the moms of St. Thérèse, Padre Pio, Ven. Augustus Tolton, Bl. Stanley Rother & more. ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/new-book-int...

Happy feast day of St. Anthony, Catholic friends!! 🗝️ Do you know why he's the patron saint of lost things? I write about it here ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/why-is-st-an...

Does anyone else struggle with letting go of plans & being at peace with not doing things while sick? I suppose I should see it as an opportunity to practice patience with myself. And to be grateful for when I feel better. 😉🙏

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Cristina Bernal, a Catholic, still remembers the moment that changed her music career. At the time, she was 18. "I was in the room with my producer ... He said to me, 'You’re going to have to start sleeping with producers and writers once you get signed.'" www.oursundayvisitor.com/seeking-pop-...

Cristina Bernal, a Catholic, still remembers the moment that changed her music career. At the time, she was 18. "I was in the room with my producer ... He said to me, 'You’re going to have to start sleeping with producers and writers once you get signed.'" www.oursundayvisitor.com/seeking-pop-...

A wealth of questionable information about Pope Leo XIV & his pro-life position is in the news cycle. But some things we know: 1. He belonged to Villanovans for Life 2. He attended the March for Life in D.C. 3. He has spoken about the sanctity of human life www.oursundayvisitor.com/a-voice-for-...

Happy 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization! 🌹 www.oursundayvisitor.com/st-therese-o...

“God loves us, all of us. We are all in the hands of God. Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward. We are disciples of Christ, Christ goes before us, and the world needs His light. Humanity needs Him like a bridge to reach God and His love.” - Leo XIV

To remain a little child before God is “to recognize our nothingness, to expect everything from God as a little child expects everything from its father.” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux

So interesting — my last post got labeled for “non-sexual nudity” by @bsky.app because it shows Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel fresco of “The Last Judgment.” New to this so… Anyone know if something like this is a mistake?

When the cardinals of the Catholic Church vote for the next pope, they will do so in front of a masterpiece: Michelangelo’s fresco of “The Last Judgment.” There’s significance behind this, according to Rome-based art historian Elizabeth Lev. My latest ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/why-do-cardi...

Can 1 million frozen embryos be placed for adoption? While embryonic children must be treated as persons, the Church distinguishes regular adoption, or adoption after birth, from embryo adoption. www.osvnews.com/can-1-millio...

Wyatt Olivas still remembers when he met Pope Francis as the youngest delegate at the Synod on Synodality at 19. “As soon as we locked eyes … this calmness came over me — and it felt like the feeling of home and ‘you belong.'” My latest, for @osvnews.bsky.social: www.osvnews.com/the-young-po...

If you need a friend or help with a special intention this week, consider turning to St. Thérèse of Lisieux: “If God answers my desires, my heaven will be spent on earth until the end of the world. Yes, I want to spend my heaven in doing good on earth.”

“I’d be glad to bear the greatest sufferings when this would be for the purpose of making Him smile only once.” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Wyatt Olivas still remembers when he met Pope Francis as the youngest delegate at the Synod on Synodality at 19. “As soon as we locked eyes … this calmness came over me — and it felt like the feeling of home and ‘you belong.'” My latest, for @osvnews.bsky.social: www.osvnews.com/the-young-po...

I remember seeing Pope Francis twice: His visit to D.C. in 2015 & World Youth Day in Kraków in 2016. Two things struck me: 1) He saw, listened to, and believed in young people. 2) He always asked people to pray for him. (It's something I try to do now too!)

Did you know a new exorcism movie (starring Al Pacino!) is coming out this summer? It's based on true events — and a Catholic priest served as a consultant on set during filming. Excited for this movie. I interview the writer & director here ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/meet-the-man...

Did you know Martin Scorsese's series about the saints has resumed airing? I interview one of the actors in a new episode about St. Moses the Black (have you heard of him??) ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/martin-scors...

A new book promises to help everyday Catholics who are struggling with anxiety. I interview the authors here ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/new-book-off...

“God will say to me: ‘What do you want, my little child?’ And I’ll answer: ‘Happiness for all those whom I love.’” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux 🌹

Did you know Martin Scorsese's series about the saints has resumed airing? I interview one of the actors in a new episode about St. Moses the Black (have you heard of him??) ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/martin-scors...

A new book promises to help everyday Catholics who are struggling with anxiety. I interview the authors here ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/new-book-off...

Today, let's say a prayer for Terri Schiavo & her family. 🙏 She died 20 years ago today: March 31, 2005. Her brother, Bobby Schindler, has since dedicated his life to helping families in similar situations. I recently spoke with him ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/brother-of-t...

In theaters today! A new movie tells the story of Dr. Audrey Evans, whose advancements in caring for children with cancer impacted millions. A Christian, she was inspired by her faith in God. I interview the star, actress Natalie Dormer: www.oursundayvisitor.com/natalie-dorm...

“Then, just to see God happy will be fully sufficient for my own happiness.” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux

In theaters today! A new movie tells the story of Dr. Audrey Evans, whose advancements in caring for children with cancer impacted millions. A Christian, she was inspired by her faith in God. I interview the star, actress Natalie Dormer: www.oursundayvisitor.com/natalie-dorm...

“If God were not to see my good actions, I would not be the least bit disturbed by it. I love Him so much that I’d like to please Him without His being aware of it. When He … sees it, He is obliged to reward me, and I don’t want Him to have to go to this trouble.” ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Thinking that Monday mornings are meant to be ☕️ mornings.

Today's World Down Syndrome Day! Beverly Jacobson still remembers when she received a prenatal diagnosis for her daughter, Verity. Today, she wants other moms to know "their baby is not a mistake, that their baby is precious." www.oursundayvisitor.com/embracing-a-...

Did you know that pretzels are an ancient Lenten tradition?? Even the shape symbolizes arms or hands in prayer. 🥨 Read about their history (dating back to the 5th century!) and find a tried & true recipe here: www.oursundayvisitor.com/an-ancient-l...

Jennifer Stolo once met a man experiencing homelessness — and asked for his name so that she could pray for him. In shock, he said, "I can’t remember the last time that someone asked." Meet Stolo, a movie producer fighting homelessness on the big screen: www.oursundayvisitor.com/meet-the-mov...

Loved writing this one! When the CA fires forced the local Capuchin Franciscans to evacuate, they sought shelter at a convention center along with hundreds of others. They noticed that people were hungry — and decided to do something about it. www.osvnews.com/using-food-t...

Where Billy Baldwin talks to me about being raised Catholic (he regularly visits his childhood parish priest!) and starring in a new film about homelessness. "We should reframe this as a mental health crisis, not a homeless crisis,” he says ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/william-bald...

Hello, old friends and new followers! 👋 Please say a prayer for me today — and I’ll pray for you too. 🙏 🥰

Matti Leshem first encountered Catholic saints as a Jewish boy. Now, he's creating a docudrama about them with Martin Scorsese. The saints are relevant today, he tells me. He also talks about St. Maximilian Kolbe & how the Holocaust impacted his own family: www.oursundayvisitor.com/meet-the-cre...

Did you know? Only 1 archdiocese in the world is known to house a fragment of St. Juan Diego’s tilma (or cloak) that Our Lady of Guadalupe left imprinted with her miraculous image nearly 500 years ago. ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/how-to-vener...

Happy feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe! 🌹 Catholic friends, did you know that you can venerate the tilma of St. Juan Diego in the U.S.?? I write about it here: www.oursundayvisitor.com/how-to-vener...

Noticed these in the new AJC & USCCB guide on antisemitism out today: ➡️ The Catholic bishops "discourage the comparison of the Holocaust with abortion." ➡️ "The best way for Christians to experience the Seder meal is...by invitation from a Jewish family or org." Link: www.ajc.org/sites/defaul...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends. 🍁 Thankful for many things, including you — and the opportunity to know & interact with you on this platform.

Out Dec. 6! Netflix’s "Mary" movie promises a new perspective on Jesus’ mother -- I speak with the director (who's Catholic) about it ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/netflixs-mar...

New ‘Bonhoeffer’ movie spotlights the pastor who protested Hitler www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...

Fun fact: The new “Bonhoeffer” movie (out today!) was written by the same man behind movies like “Elf” and “Sully.” A former atheist, he became a Christian in his early 20s. I write some about his story here ⬇️ www.oursundayvisitor.com/new-bonhoeff...

The new “Bonhoeffer” movie is out in theaters today! Anyone here planning to go see it? I went to an early screening in September — loved the writing, the acting, the cinematography, the music… was impressed! www.oursundayvisitor.com/new-bonhoeff...