Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy

Amidst the glistening skyscrapers and plush resorts of the city of Erbil in northern Iraq lies a hidden tragedy. Tens of thousands of displaced Christian refugees stream into the area, seeking shelter from the brutal hands of ISIS militias.

With news of the martyrdom of 21 Christians by fundamentalist Muslims in Egypt still fresh in their minds, those in the English-speaking world might be relieved to see a new video that asks for prayers for the persecuted Church.

A new video that tells the life a saint who rescued Christians from hostile captivity is the first of its kind made in English. The video, “St.

Nearly all women hope for the safe delivery of the child in their womb. And some couples have difficulty conceiving a child, and earnestly pray that God may grant them this wonderful gift.

As pro-lifers around the country gained new encouragement from the various Marches for Life held around the country recently, it helps to know that some priests have gone beyond the norm in promoting life.

Some of us sleep better than others. We all know some people who suffer from insomnia. Oftentimes this has to do with the person’s make-up and it runs in the family. Yet, there are many methods today to alleviate this difficult condition.

The Order of BVM of Mercy announces the Ordination of one of it’s own. On Saturday, November 16th Deacon David will be Ordained to the Sacred Priesthood in his home town of Norfolk, VA.

Have you ever wondered whether you would have the strength to face martyrdom? Hundreds of men and women faced that challenge not too many years ago in Spain, and they valiantly gave up their lives rather than deny their holy faith.

In a little-known homily years ago, the man who was to become Pope Francis warned of the persecution of those promoting a respect for life, but encouraged them to stand up for life nonetheless.

There was a time when one of the most frequent questions I received from readers was about recognizing and fostering vocations in our children.