Victoria Arruda serves as co-editor of ChurchPOP Portuguese. She is a journalist, translator, and catechist for RCIA.
Saint Josemaría Escrivá is known as the great everyday saint. His spirituality seeks to love God and sanctify oneself and others through the ordinary activities of life. He shows us that it is not necessary to enter religious life or be inside a church to pray, talk to God, and...
According to the Guinness World Records, Venezuelan Juan Vicente Pérez Mora is the oldest man in the world. He turned 114 years old on May 27. What is his secret to happiness and longevity? Love of God and prayer! Mora was born on May 27, 1909. The Guinness World Records...
How can the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux help us overcome discouragement? We know that joy must be one of the most important marks of a Christian, and learning to find meaning in suffering can be a source of faith and witness for others. But what to do when...
Films about exorcisms and demons tend to be controversial and divide opinions among believers - especially exorcists. Hollywood's portrayal of such situations is generally regarded as sensational and unrealistic. But this film, which recently premiered in the United States, receives positive reviews wherever it goes. The "Nefarious&...
St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Family and a model of sanctifying work, is a powerful intercessor. Can you imagine the dedication and commitment he carried out in his carpentry workshop in Nazareth? And how he served his customers with love and docility, solving their problems and requests? How did...
Fr. David Michael Moses of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston recently experienced what he described as “one of the craziest weeks” of his priestly ministry. He spent about 65 hours in the confessional and attended to more than a thousand people during Holy Week. Check out his inspiring story: Priest hears...
