Why Friendship is the “Eighth Sacrament”
August 12, 2026
What can friendship reveal about God? Reflect on the meaning of friendship, Christ’s example, and the friends who stand with us through life’s joys and trials.
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Recent Magazine Stories
From the Editor: August 2026
August 7, 2026
Like many Americans, I’ve often found myself expressing frustration at our country’s two-party system. Sometimes, it feels hard to vote according to Church teaching, when
Catholic values alive at Walsh
August 7, 2026
Walk onto Founders Plaza at Walsh University, and you will be greeted by a statue of one of the founders of the Brothers of Christian
Barbecue Spareribs
August 7, 2026
Ingredients 2 racks of pork spareribs (about 6 pounds) For the BBQ sauce: 2 small onions, quartered 2-1/4 cups distilled white vinegar 1-1/2 cups bottled
The heart that endures
August 7, 2026
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Youngstown looks toward its next chapter The Diocese of Youngstown was still new enough to feel unfinished in 1943.
The Choirs of Angels
August 7, 2026
Of all the beings created by God, none are more mysterious than angels. Little is mentioned of them in Scripture, and what is written in
Good News: August 2026
August 7, 2026
Communications updates Bishop Bonnar has appointed Meagen Farrell as communications and social concerns director of the diocese. In the Office of Peace and Justice, Farrell
Cultivating a Heart that Listens
August 7, 2026
Perhaps you have heard the familiar joke about the mother who knocked on her son’s bedroom door early in the morning and said, “Son, it
How to be Catholic on Social Media
August 5, 2026
How should Catholics use social media? Discover how kindness, charity, and online evangelization can help you share the Catholic faith in today’s digital world.
Why Mary is the Queen of Heaven
July 29, 2026
Discover the biblical roots of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and why Catholics honor Mary as Queen Mother, intercessor, and Queen of Heaven.
The Value of Obedience of Faith
July 23, 2026
A personal story about infertility, IVF, and the forgotten virtue of obedience reveals why trusting God’s will is at the heart of the Catholic faith.
The Wedding Lasts One Day. Marriage Lasts a Lifetime.
July 15, 2026
Taylor Swift’s wedding offers a timely reminder that while a wedding lasts one day, a strong marriage is built over a lifetime of love and commitment.
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