The last Monday of August is always the day that the Philippines celebrates its national heroes. This day falls on August 24th of this year and so I started reflecting on the national heroes I remember. My mind went to the national saint in my history books in the Philippines — Lorenzo Ruiz. I looked ...read more

Obtenir le lecteur Flash pour voir cette vidéo. Like many of our viewers, I’ve just returned from my oft-delayed summer vacation. Though I benefited tremendously from several days hiking in the Algonquin and Mont Tremblant parks, the trip was certainly less exotic than my work-travel experience in Rome earlier this year. My final days overseas ...read more

As you may know, fellow Salt + Light producer, Kris Dmytrenko, and I went to World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Right after World Youth Day, we stayed a few days longer, this time in the southern part of Australia – South Australia! We were kindly hosted by the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Our mission: ...read more

As we celebrate the feat of St. Augustine this Friday, I couldn’t help but thinking one of his most famous quotes: “Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet.” (I believe the context of the quote was Augustine’s ongoing conversion and the difficulty he had in dismissing his mistress) Chastity is a bit of a ...read more

Obtenir le lecteur Flash pour voir cette vidéo. To mark today’s DVD sales launch of Changing Course: A Catholic project for city schools, here is an episode of Catholic Focus that previewed some of the innovative gang and bullying prevention initiatives covered in the new half-hour documentary. In particular, I spoke with James Flaherty and ...read more

As many of you already know, S+L Radio has been taking a bit of a break this summer and have been digging into our archives to bring you some of the best of S+L programming. We are proud to be able to bring you, for the next three (and final) weeks of the Summer, three ...read more

Last year I wrote and produced the documentary film A Hand of Peace: Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust. While it was a privilege to be able to present the historical truth about Pius’ many efforts to save Jews from Nazi aggression I also regretted the many other accomplishments of his papacy that were left ...read more

It was very much a Marian weekend for Pope Benedict XVI. On Saturday, he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption at St Thomas of Villanova, a Church that is across the square from the Papal Summer residence Castel Gandolfo. In his homily, the Holy Father said: The Assumption reminds us that Mary’s life, ...read more

The following article about Changing Course: A Catholic project for city schools appeared in the summer/fall edition of Salt + Light’s Lampstand newsletter. The DVD can now be pre-ordered for delivery beginning August 24th. Click here to learn more and view the trailer! “The students took off as soon as we got there,” squawked a ...read more

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the oldest Marian Feast, returns every year in the heart of summer. It is an opportunity to rise with Mary to the heights of the spirit where one breathes the pure air of supernatural life and contemplates the most authentic beauty, the beauty of holiness. ...read more