What an incredible story! Shelly Pennefather, a former Villanova University women’s basketball star, gave up her life and wealth to become a cloistered nun in 1994. ESPN recently reported Pennefather’s story, explaining that Pennefather specifically chose Villanova after being a top-five basketball recruit in high school. She currently...
What is the big deal about the Pill? Hormonal birth control pills are common forms of pregnancy prevention. But is it really safe? Besides being contrary to the Catholic Church’s teaching on the use of contraceptives as a form of pregnancy prevention, using the the pill can cause very...
Catholic speaker and author Katie Prejean McGrady recently responded to an article creating a lot of buzz in the Catholic spectrum. America Magazine published, “I’m a Catholic woman who was allowed to preach at Mass—until it was banned.” Prejean took to Twitter to defend the Church’s reasoning...
Pop singer Avril Lavigne released the music video, “I Fell in Love With the Devil.” The Grammy-nominated artist stirred quite the controversy before dropping the video, as she posted multiple questionable photos of herself in gothic attire and make-up while holding a crucifix. Many social media users also expressed concerns...
This girl is so brave! 13-year-old Addison Woosley bravely defended the unborn in a three-minute speech at a June 4 city council meeting. She attended the meeting in an effort to make Raleigh a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” “I strongly believe abortion is murder.” I also believe abortion is...
This saint is an incredible role model for all Catholic mothers! In this week’s episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel explains the incredible life of St. Emmelia of Caesarea, “The Mother of Saints.” St. Emmelia was the mother of nine (or 10) children, five of whom became...
